Iver Elieson Explained

Iver Elieson (3 November 1683  - 4 November 1753) was a Norwegian businessman, land owner and timber merchant. ^[1]

Elieson was born at Drammen in Buskerud, Norway. His father, Elias Nielssøn (1654-1699), was a merchant in Bragernes. Dating from the 1720s, Elieson started buying forests and farms in Akershus. Eventually he developed into a large sawmill owner and timber exporter. He also owned a paper mill by the Akerselva. He had success with his timber trade and was among the wealthiest persons in Christiania (now Oslo).^{[2] [3]}

Personal life

He was married to Karen Mortensdatter Leuch (1694–1765). They couple had ten children. Their son, Morten Leuch Elieson (1724-1763) owned Hafslund Manor in Sarpsborg. Their daughter, Karen Elieson (1723-1806), was married to Christian Ancher who owned Paléet Manor near Bjørvika.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Iver Elieson. . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian . 11 August 2013.
2. Web site: Fet. Store norske leksikon. July 10, 2016.
3. Encyclopedia: Iver Elieson . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Terje . Bratberg . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . Norwegian . 11 August 2013.
4. Web site: Leuch. lokalhistoriewiki.no . July 10, 2016.
5. Web site: Hafslund hovedgård. lokalhistoriewiki.no . July 10, 2016.
6. Web site: Paleet (Fred. Olsens gate). lokalhistoriewiki.no. July 10, 2016.