So perhaps this information would have been common knowledge in the area.
The mother, Ane Christine (Kjerstine) Eriksdatter apparently had a colourful life giving birth to children sired by four different fathers. Perhaps I'll start a different thread for her, since I am interested to identify how other DNA matches are related to me.
****
It's early in the California desert and I have to get out soon to walk before the heat of the day.
Thanks. R