-------------------- Elisabeth Christensdotter Thrane b. 1613, Stavanger, Rogaland,
Norway, m. 1630, Soeren Pedersson Godtzen, b. 8 Sep 1599, Jylland, Denmark, d. 26 Jan 1665, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway. Elisabeth died 16 Oct 1684, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway. Soeren: From Oct 16. 1638 he was Major of Stavanger. He also was active in trading and shipping. In 1649 and 1660 it is said that he owned 1 larger and 1 smaller ship. He owned severeal sites and farms in Stavanger and surroundings. In 1657, his properties was estimated to 2000 rdl, his business properties to 2000 rdl, and the interest to 200 rdl, all together 4200 rdl. This corresponds to the value of 1400 cows of good quality. The esqutcheon of the Godtzen family was a flower divided in three parts on the helmet, and a hand holding a skull. In the cathedral of Stavanger, there is a painting of Major Godtzen and his family. Two of their children, which died very young, is painted with wings of angels.
Tranernes Vaaben var: En forgylt Trane holdende en Kugle i Grønt Feldt og paa Hjelmen enten en forgvldt Trane eller en saadan Figur. Elisabeth Tranes Valgsprog var: Gud,ære og dyd er al min Fryd
1613 - 1684 (71 år)