Background
Jørgen Flood was born in 1792 to merchant Peder Jørgensen Flood (1756–1832) and Inger Jørgine Jørgensen (1769–1843), née Wesselstoft. They grew up in Skien, but Jørgen later moved to Eidanger.
Jørgen Flood was born in 1792 to merchant Peder Jørgensen Flood (1756–1832) and Inger Jørgine Jørgensen (1769–1843), née Wesselstoft. They grew up in Skien, but Jørgen later moved to Eidanger.
One of their outlets, the so-called Floodebutik (Flood shop) was "visited by the most distinguished public of the Skiensfjorden", according to one historian. Jørgen Flood also bought Bolvig iron works in 1841, and was also consul. In 1837, when local governance was established in Norway, Flood became the first mayor of Porsgrund municipality.
He also held that position in the years 1838 and 1841.
He also served as vice mayor in 1839 and 1840, under consul Jens Gasmann who started as deputy mayor. Another of Jørgen"s brothers, merchant Paulus Flood, served as mayor in 1845.