1.EliseMathildeBjerke, born November 11, 1878 in Horten, Vestfold, Norway; died May 1925 in Trenton, New Jersey, USA. She was the daughter of 2. AndersKristianBjerke, Captain and 3. HannaHeleneWalløe. She married (1) HansMarinus MathisenSkalwold November 1905 in NYC. He was born December 25, 1880 in Horten, Vestfold, Norway, and died April 21, 1965 in Buskirk, NY, USA. He was the son of Morton Hartvig Mathisen and Kristiana Hansdatter Holmene Gullerød.