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Born:    1845   Hallgeirseyjarhjalga, Rangarvalla, Iceland

Death:   1917    Taber Alberta Canada

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📍 Location Overview of Birth Place of Jon Eyvindsson1845

• Region: Rangárvellir, South Iceland (Rangárvallasýsla county)

• Nearby site: Keldur, a well‑known turf farm / historic farmhouse, lies at Rangárvellirthjodminjasafn.is+1south.is+1difal6hlessondb.z14.web.core.windows.net

• Coordinates for Keldur/Rangárvellir: ~63° 49′ 20″ N, 20° 4′ 28″ W (same general area as Hallgeirseyjarhjalga) south.is

🗺️ How to Get There

1. Base yourself in the village of Hvolsvöllur (860 Hvolsvöllur) south of Iceland’s main Ring Road.

2. Follow local roads north across the fertile plains (Rangárvellir).

3. You'll pass the historic turf farm Keldur, and nearby lies Hallgeirseyjarhjalga—part of this patchwork of turf farms and small historical sites.

🏡 What to Expect on Site

• Turf farm architecture: Traditional Icelandic turf-roofed buildings, including the old farmhouse at Keldur (from the late 1100s!) mappr.co+10thjodminjasafn.is+10south.is+10.

• Cultural heritage: Shared setting with Keldur, which offers guided tours, a café, and displays of medieval Icelandic life .

✓ Summary

Place:  Hallgeirseyjarhjalga—a historic turf site near Keldur

Region:  Rangárvellir, South Iceland (near Hvolsvöllur)

Coordinates:  ~63° 49′ 20″ N, 20° 4′ 28″ W

Nearby Landmark:  Keldur turf farm

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Born:  2 Oct 1844 Kirkjulandshjaleiga, Kross, Rngrvl, Iceland

Death: 27 Feb 1921 Barugerdi, Hvalsnes, Gullbringu, Iceland

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Birth place 1844 "Kirkjulandshjaleiga, Kross, Rngrvl, Iceland" appears to be a transliteration of Kirkjulandshjúkleiga near Krossá in the Rangárvellir (Rngrvellir) region of southern Iceland. Here's what we know:

📍 Location Overview

• Rangárvellir is a district in southern Iceland, just north of the Ring Road (Route 1), between the towns of Hellaand Hvolsvöllur. It’s home to cultural sites like turf farms (Keldur) and is renowned for its striking natural landscapes. visiticeland.comyourfriendinreykjavik.com

• Krossá is a glacier-fed river that flows through scenic valleys like Þórsmörk and Rangárvellir. The name appears in hiking guides and image archives linked to these valleys.

• Kirkjulandshjúkleiga likely refers to an old farmstead or shelter (“–hlaeliga/leiga”) located near this river in Rangárvellir. The prefix "Kirkjuland" translates roughly to “church land,” hinting at historical ecclesiastical holdings.

✅ Summary

• Region: Rangárvellir, southern Iceland (Rngrvellir)

• Feature: A small farmstead or lodge beside the Krossá river

• Access: Most easily reached via local rural roads branching off Iceland’s Ring Road, northeast of Hvolsvöllur.

If you're planning a visit, I recommend driving along Route 1 between Hella and Hvolsvöllur, then turning toward landmarks like Keldur or Kirkjulandskirkja to locate the exact area.

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Born:   1845    Vilborgarstadir, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

Death: 1925    Raymond, Alberta, Canada

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Birth Place 1845

Vilborgarstaðir is a historical farm complex located on Heimaey, the main island of the Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) archipelago, off Iceland's south coast.

📍 Location & Context

• Archipelago: Vestmannaeyjar consists of 15 volcanic islands about 8 km off South Iceland. Heimaey is the only inhabited island placeaholic.com+15is.wikipedia.org+15icelandmonitor.mbl.is+15.

• Farm Complex: Vilborgarstaðir was a traditional grouping of up to 8 farmhouses—Norðurbær, Miðbær, Vesturbær, Austurbær, Syðstibær, Miðhlaðbær, Háigarður, etc.—dating back to at least 1704wikitree.com+3heimaslod.is+3sigurgeir.is+3.

• Parish: Situated within the historic Kirkjubær parish on Heimaeyalamy.com+15wikitree.com+15icelandmonitor.mbl.is+15.

🏞️ Historical Significance

• Population & Structures: In 1704, the farms formed a cohesive agricultural community with cattle grazing fields and fishing huts; a ninth, Háfagarður, belonged to Vilborgarstaðirpodtail.com+8heimaslod.is+8sigurgeir.is+8.

• Notable Individuals: Records show births and residences at Vilborgarstaðir (e.g., Hans Guðmundsson, Sigríð Guðmundsdóttir) en.wikipedia.org+15wikitree.com+15ancestry.com+15.

• Cultural Recordings: Local historian Svavar Steingrímsson discusses Vilborgarstaðir’s history in a Vestmannaeyjar podcast series davidsicelandicblog.blogspot.com+15open.spotify.com+15rss.com+15.

• Photographic Evidence: A 1960 photo taken by Sigurgeir Þorgeirsson at Vilborgarstaðir-Eystri shows small boats near the farmhouse sigurgeir.is.

🗺️ Visiting Heimaey Today

• Access: Reachable via a 30-minute ferry from Landeyjahöfn or by short flights to Vestmannaeyjar Airport (IATA: VEY) en.wikipedia.org+4en.wikipedia.org+4wikimapia.org+4.

• Nearby Sights:

  • Explore volcanic landscapes including Eldfell (1973 eruption) and Helgafell, plus the Eldheimar volcano museum en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3wired.com+3.

  • Visit the Heimaey Stave Church, a Norwegian replica built in 2000 on a lava fieldwikimapia.org+5en.wikipedia.org+5en.wikipedia.org+5.

  • Attend the annual Þjóðhátíð festival in Herjólfsdalur valley each Augusten.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.org+1.

  • Catch a football match at Hásteinsvöllur stadium in the main town en.wikipedia.org.

✅ Summary

What  Historic farm cluster on Heimaey

Existed before 1704 with 8–9 associated farms

Access:  Ferry or short flight from mainland Island

Conclusion: Vilborgarstaðir marks a piece of Heimaey's agrarian past—once a cluster of working farms facing the sea. Today, the area is steeped in island heritage, nestled amid volcanic scenery and cultural landmarks.