Short presentation of the Borchgrevink family in the area around the great lake Mjøsa in Eastern Norway (1780-1910) Theodor Borchgrevink, January 2010 “The vicar” in Toten Henrik Christian Borchgrevink was the eldest son of Leonard Christian Borchgrevink; director of the Røros Copper Mine Company. In 1782, Henrik Christian (1732-1807) became vicar in Toten, and from this date onwards to approximately 1910 many of our ancestors lived and worked in the areas around Mjøsa. Among the sons of Henrik Christian, one was the owner of the Storhamar estate, three were officers and two were priests. Among his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren there were Borchgrevink priests in Toten, Vardal and Biri, Ringsaker and Nes, Elverum and Ringebu – and a captain of the cavalry in Vang. Among his grandchildren, there were the first mayor of Hamar, and a priest and mayor in Toten. Several of the priests were also known as skilful farming pioneers. Toten Three Borchgrevink priests worked here. In the archives of the Mjøs Museum at Kapp, there is the history of “The vicar” and his grandson Hans Henrik Thaulow Borchgrevink; who was a popular mayor and priest. Several family photos of his descendants and others of the family are also to be found in the museum. In addition to the vicarage, the family has owned and lived at four farms in Toten. There is a painting of “the vicar” in the Hoff church, and in the city hall a painting of Hans Henrik. The grave of the vicar is in the Hoff graveyard, as well as a family grave for the mayor and descendants and the graves of two other family members. Nes Two Borchgrevink priests worked here; “The vicar of Nes” Henrik Christian (1811-1891) and his son Theodor. The vicar came to Nes in 1893; after having practiced as priest and mayor in Aurland, Sogn (Western Norway). The biographies of “the vicar” and Theodor are included in the history books of the areas of Aurland and Nes. In the 1860s, Arnold Fredrik Borchgrevink also moved to Nes as a farmer. Painting of “the vicar” is in Nes church, and painting of Theodor is in the youth house. Many family members are descendants from “the vicar”. A photo from his golden wedding anniversary can be seen at page 28 in the family book of 2004. “The vicar”, Theodor and their wives and family are buried at Nes graveyard. Hamar Fredrik Borchgrevink (1776-1839) was the eldest son of the vicar of Toten. At the age of 24 he bought the estate Storhamar (Den Adelige Sædegaard Hammer was the formal name). It was financed through a present from his aunt the virgin Catharina and guarantee from his father. He lived the rest of his life at Storhamar. Fredrik’s brother Leonard Christian was an officer and finally captain of the cavalry at Vang. He served during the wars against Sweden in 1808 and 1814; as did two other family officers. Leonard Christian owned the Holset farm, close to Hamar church, from 1812-1827. The main building is still preserved. The two brothers Fredrik and Leonard Christian were thus neighbours in this period, and they owned the two farms where Hamar in 1848 was restored as a city. Leonard’s son Henrik Christian (1822-1893) was elected the first mayor of Hamar. His son Carl (1858-1936) was director of Oplandske Kredittbank, Hamar and was a pioneer in sports. The mayor’s daughter Anna Maria (1854-1919) was member of the city council for two periods. Women gained the right to vote in 1898, and many women were surprisingly elected to the city council. Mayor Hans Christian, his wife and a daughter are buried at Hamar graveyard; as well as Carl and his wife and son. At the museum at Domkirkeodden (Storhamar), one of the ancient houses are furnished with furniture from the former “widow residence” Fagervik (the Stabell and Borchgrevink families). There is more about this branch of the family in the family book of 2004, pages 31-33.