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Record 205
Name: JBell
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From: FL
Time: 1998-02-14 14:08:54
Comments: Looking for JACOB (?) PARKERSON who came, probably to VA, in time to fight in the American revolution. His daughter, TEMPERANCE "TEMPTY" PARKERSON married REV. WILLIAM PATE in early 1800s, in VA or NC and moved to GA. Any help? Thanks.

Record 203
Name: Robin Heggedal
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From: Kodal, Norway
Time: 1998-02-14 13:22:13
Comments: Hi ! My fathers side of the familiy is from Brygja, Nordfjord I have just started my quest to search for my roots. I know that several of my ancestors left Norway and moved to America. I have searched the online phonebook and found several people with the name Heggedal. I have not yet established if they actually are connected to my familiy. By the way I am in the process of making my own homepages. I like the setup of your homepage. Have a nice day

Record 202
Name: Brenda Sorensen
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From: Lyle, Washington/USA
Time: 1998-02-14 06:03:54
Comments: I am trying to find out any information possible on the OTTOSEN (spelling?) family. My mother was born 6/8/15 to, she believes a John and Marie Ottosen who were married in Hedemarken, Norway in February, 1915 and came to America. She subsequently was adopted in Dec, 1915 by Charles Howard and Ida Hutto who lived in Portland, Oregon. She believes her natural father returned to Norway (ill) and passed on. Her natural mother she thinks was in Tacoma, WA. My mother is 83 yrs old and is still trying to find any natural relatives she may have. There are also health issues involved. We are trying to find adoption records to have opened and I have spent quite a bit on professional geneology research. Any information or suggestions will be appreciated.

Record 201
Name: ERIC AUBOL
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From: ATLANTA, NE
Time: 1998-02-14 04:45:35
Comments: Could you please give me some pointers on locating my family name in Norway? I think the original way to spell is it "ABOL". Thanks. Eric AUBOL

Record 200
Name: Keith
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From: Little Rock, AR
Time: 1998-02-14 00:07:03
Comments: ENGER-nordland --Please help me if you can locate info on the ENGER family. Not much to go on so far..great-great-grandfather was Andreas (Andrew on death certificate) ENGER--- great-grandfather was Iver ENGER (moved to USA when he was 5 yrs old)--- grandmother was Iva Enger--- Please help if you can!! Thank you!!!!

Record 199
Name: Kristin Schaefer
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From: Plymouth, MA/ mother is from Karmoy
Time: 1998-02-13 22:25:44
Comments: looking for ancestors from Karmoy

Record 198
Name: Jon Eric Jorgenson
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From: Florida, USA
Time: 1998-02-13 12:37:34
Comments: I am looking for my family elders. My family name has been traced to Velva, North Dakota, USA. I have not been able to locate where my family originated from nor the path of how we arrived in the USA. If anyone has any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Jon Eric Jorgenson

Record 197
Name: Cara Talla
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Time: 1998-02-13 07:35:44
Comments: My ancestors came from the TALLE farm but I have no idea the county name. When the family came to Minnesota they were called Nelson but to establish a clearer identity they called themselves Talla. I know very little of any family in Norway and nothing about the farm. They may have also spelled their name Nilsson or Nilsen.

Record 196
Name: Marilyn Olsen Wilson
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From: Colorado
Time: 1998-02-13 05:17:43
Comments: Looking for OLSEN, MAGNUSON, HOAGLAND and BOJER (the author).

Record 195
Name: Patricia TRAVLAND Cheshire
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From: Texas
Time: 1998-02-13 04:52:52
Comments: Laurits Pedersen TREVLAND b.1847, Laurits Johan TREVLAND b. 1849, Andreas TREVLAND b.1852, Ola Kristian TREVLAND b. 1856 travelled with their parents Peder Pedersen TREVLAND and wife Taletta Larsdotter TREVLAND to USA from the farm Trevland on Fogn Island North of Stavanger in 1868. Name changed to TRAVELAND and then TRAVLAND after reaching USA. They settled in Lee & Ogle Counties, Illinois and then in 1895 moved to Bee County, Texas. I would love info on Fogn Island and any ideas on the ship they would have traveled to USA on. I would be happy to share what I have.

Record 194
Name: Michelle Groel
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From: New Jersey,USA
Time: 1998-02-13 03:05:07
Comments: Looking for info on Gunda HUBERTZ. I do not know much. Gunda boarded the ship S.S.Cymric in 1899 for NY. Gave birth to a girl on the trip, named her Atlanta. Any info would be most appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Record 193
Name: Jan Jones Bony
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From: Prineville, Oregon USA
Time: 1998-02-12 07:04:04
Comments: Researching Ole Christiansen HEGGEN b. 1815 d. 1884, Sons Louis Ole HEGGEN b. 1859 d. 1946, m. Mathilda Josefina Jeansdotter, Ole HEGGEN b. 1883 d. 1946, Other than HEGGEN we have no information of where they were from in Norway

Record 192
Name: Harry REED
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From: Idaho
Time: 1998-02-12 04:53:15
Comments: I am looking for information concerning ancestors of my grandparents: (1) Carl A. REED b.1/24/1875 Rodoy, Nordland, father Christopherson believed to have been born in Rodoy. REED (family name) assumed to be farm name possibly originated in Gloppen, Sogn & Fjordane. (2) Martha EVANSON b.9/28/1883 Oslo. Parents Hendrik EVANSON and Anna ARNESON, both born in Moss, Ostfold.

Record 191
Name: Megan Greene
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From: Poulsbo, Washington
Time: 1998-02-12 04:05:16
Comments: Hello! I am a descendant of the AMUNDSON's of Trysil, Norway. My Grandmother Haldis immigrated to Poulsbo, WA with her siblings and parents in 1913. I had the pleasure of living in Oslo, Norway in 1989-1990 as guests of Henriette and Bard Proven. While in Norway, I was able to become conversational in Norsk and was also able to meet some distant relatives in Trysil. I worked for a brief time in Slottspassagen right in downtown Olso, across from Steen & Strom. I cherish my Norwegian heritage and look forward to making a return trip within the next few years! Thank you for a wonderful resource.

Record 190
Name: Brad White
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From: Florida
Time: 1998-02-12 03:01:17
Comments: ANDERSEN, Tibro, Norway

Record 189
Name: Sylvia Hildebrandt
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From: Waupaca, WI
Time: 1998-02-11 20:59:53
Comments: Looking for information about PEDERSEN/PEDERSDATTER from Faaberg parish, Oppland county, Norway. This family lived on the GUTU farm. My great grandfather, SIMEN PEDERSEN GUTHU (name changed to GUTHU in the U.S.) immigrated to the U.S. in 1867 and settled in Iola, Waupaca county, Wisconsin. He had 8 siblings by the names of Pernille, Ole, Tobias, Bernt, Mathias, Pauline, Johanne, and Ronnoug. I would like to find living relatives in Norway and also more info about this family. Any information would be greatly appreciated and will share what I already have.

Record 188
Name: WERKLAND ANETTE
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From: T�NSBERG, NORWAY
Time: 1998-02-11 20:42:29
Comments: I am going to Seattle in March. Looking for family named WINTHER from M�re

Record 187
Name: Delaina J Johnson-Lothary
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From: Wisconsin
Time: 1998-02-11 20:14:44
Comments: I'm looking for my fathers relatives that came over from Norway in 1905 on a Danish ship. My great great grandfather's name was Martin John Johnson (Johannsen) and his wife was Katinhka. They came over with 5 children: Charles, Ralph, Ester, Jhordis, and Hanna. They also had two children in the USA Norman and John Kenneth (my granfather). If you have any info on any of these people or their relatives please contact me. Thank You. Delaina Johnson-Lothary

Record 186
Name: Brenda VandenBeld
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From: Eagle, Idaho
Time: 1998-02-11 19:44:19
Comments: I have started a serch for my Norwegian ancestors. They did not come to the US but settled in southern Alberta, Canada.

Record 185
Name: Karen Schau-Stein
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From: Long Beach, CA
Time: 1998-02-11 19:17:54
Comments: Searching for GGrand Aunts who immigrated in mid 1800's from Oppland Fylke, Gran Parish, Brandbu Sub-parish, Eid/Eidsand farm. They were: Anne ANDERSDTR b, Dec 12, 1825 and Marte ANDERSDTR b. Feb 12, 1831. Parents were: Anders Jacobsen, b. Nov 26, 1788 and Anne Torstensdtr (Jonsrud farm) b. Nov. 13, 1796. Would love to hear from anyone researching same area. I am in contact with my relatives still living there on Eid/Eidsand farm, as well as other farms in and around Brandbu. Karen

Record 184
Name: Beverly Rodi Anderson
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From: St Joseph, Mn
Time: 1998-02-11 19:12:40
Comments: This is great! I am doing geneology on my fathers side - Simon Raudi & Kristi Bodal in Loen, Rasmus Wangberg & Ingeborg in Olden, Thomassen and Teige or Thomas Olson Kvie in Hallingdal, Norway This is on my mother's father's side. Allso Hans Hanson around Oslo, and Berit Halverson Oien, mothers grandparents, my gggrandparents. I have some info and would appreciate if anyone has any more or relatives.Thank You, Beverly

Record 183
Name: Pat Schak Quesnel
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From: Wash.formerly Minn.
Time: 1998-02-11 17:08:07
Comments: Looking for current Norway addresses for (or relatives of): Aasta DAHL lived in Roros in 1961; Rognild SOLLIED lived in Trondheim in 1949; Ola Ingebrigtsen GROTTE lived near Oppdal until about 1915. Or addresses of anyone in these areas of Norway with these names. E-mail me, BPQworldnet.att.net

Record 182
Name: B Krogness
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From: California
Time: 1998-02-11 02:42:23
Comments: Looking for KROGNESS family information from Norway.

Record 179
Name: Richard Orlando Rue
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From: Kent, WA
Time: 1998-02-10 10:39:05
Comments: Knute Ole RUE was my grandfather who emmigrated from Myljo Rue near Hol, Halingdal, Norway, born 1867 to Ola Olsson (born 1829) at Borghus place, Glomsletten, Al. They lived in Hills Minnesota in 1869, where my father Sylvester Rue was born in 1902. Knute Rue later moved his family to Silverton, OR where he died in 1946. I would be interested to know about relatives in Norway, including Ole Olsson's wife, Birgit Helgesdtr. (born 1832) at Mjolkedokken to Helge Knutson and Guri Guttormsdtr.

Record 178
Name: Dale Decker
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From: Herald, CA.
Time: 1998-02-10 06:54:02
Comments: I am researching Hans Ole BEKKUM and Ronnog Ostensen ROVEN Farm of BEKKUM community of Kvikne and county of Oppland. My g-grandfather and g-grandmother. They came to the USA from Norway in 1853 we believe possibly by way of Canada. Lived in Wisconsin until late 1800's, then went to So. Dakota and Minn. We do have some information but would appreciate anything about them or their ancestors. Thanks for any help you may give. Dale

Record 177
Name: Pat Schak Quesnel
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From: WA
Time: 1998-02-09 22:58:29
Comments: Looking for parents/ancesotrs of Marit & Kari Ingebrigtsen GROTTE born 1854 & 44 on Grotte Farm (?) in Norway near Opdal.

Record 176
Name: Marilynn Munn Strand
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From: Wheat Ridge, CO.
Time: 1998-02-09 21:37:26
Comments: Hi, John--- I did finally get to your guestbook! Names---- STRAND---MIDSTRAND Kommune---Heddal Fylke---Telemark FOLKVARSON or VOLQUARSON Fylke--Telemark AMUNDSON Fylke--Telemark

Record 175
Name: Elin Seldal
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From: Hoele,Norway
Time: 1998-02-09 11:14:06
Comments: I am searching for any SELDAL's and KRISTOFFERSEN/SON with ancestors from Sandnes and Stavanger and espesially H�le in Rogaland County in Norway .

Record 174
Name: Victoria Reed
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From: Oregon, USA
Time: 1998-02-09 08:09:06
Comments: I'm so glad to find so many other people who are interested in finding out all they can about their relatives as far back as possible.

Record 173
Name: Marie Simonsen Mastrangelo
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From: Austin, Tx. (B'Klyn NY)
Time: 1998-02-08 20:38:27
Comments: Great looking site John ---

Record 172
Name: Kathleen Frie
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From: Delton, Mich.
Time: 1998-02-08 20:08:27
Comments: I am seeking information on the parents and family of Knud Arnesen b 28 Feb 1808 at Nord Aurdal and his wife Maret Nilsdatter, b 10 Aug. 1823 at Bratvold, Nord Aurdal. Married on 20 Oct, 1842 at Nord Aurdal.

Record 171
Name: Frank Bendiktsen
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From: Harstad , NORWAY
Time: 1998-02-08 15:11:36
Comments: This message goes to PATTI GOKE , St.Cloud , Minnesota. I`ve got lot`s of info about the HVEDING - family from Harstad, Norway. Please e-mail me and give me some info about your ancestors names. I live in Harstad, and can help you to get in contact with your relatives . Frank.

Record 170
Name: Deniece Greenwood
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From: Minnesota
Time: 1998-02-08 14:59:26
Comments: HELP !!! How/where do I get more info. regarding where in Norway they came from? HANSON Theodore, b.March 1863, Norway, immigrated to US 1869... HAUGEN Carrie Ann, b. February 1861, Norway, immigrated to US 1892. Thank you.

Record 169
Name: Darrell Albu
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From: Omaha, NE
Time: 1998-02-08 06:16:56
Comments: First time entry. Looking for info on Ole AALBU, he came over from the Aalbu farm, near Opdahl, (about 120km south of Trondhiem) by way of Trondhiem to the southern Minnesota area in 1885 at the age of 21. I'm looking for info about his life and family in Minnesota. Thanks to all who take the time to respond. [email protected]

Record 168
Name: David Everson
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From: Madison, WI
Time: 1998-02-08 03:58:51
Comments: Searching for records of entry for Othelia OLSEN. Entered around 1900 port unknown.1st husband - Strandlie, second husband - Charles Everson. Both marriages occured in U.S. Settled in western Wisconsin. Am fairly new to this. Can anyone tell me if these port records can be accessed on line?

Record 167
Name: Gloria FRENG Cotton
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From: Bangor Wisconsin
Time: 1998-02-08 02:33:34
Comments: I'm searching for the parents and siblings of Ole Nilson SKREFSRUD. Born in Norway 1805. His son Johannes O Skrefsrud is my great grandfather. Johannes daughter Elisa S. Skrefsrud is my grandmother who came from Lillehammer to Bangor Wis. and married Peter FRENG. Peter was also from Lillehammer. Does any one know the origin of the name FRENG? Gloria.

Record 166
Name: Leif Joh. Andersen
Website: The Andersen Family HomePage
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From: Lofoten - Norway
Time: 1998-02-07 23:34:58
Comments: Greetings from the Lofoten islands.

Record 165
Name: Charles Beason
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From: North Dakota
Time: 1998-02-07 22:13:18
Comments: I liked what I saw. Hope to explore more later. I am still learning the net. My wife is a full blooded Norwegian and I am researching her line. Very little luck I might add. Chuck in ND

Record 164
Name: Loraine Boisjoli
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From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Time: 1998-02-07 21:48:57
Comments: Currently researching the area of Frosta and Asen for the descendants of Beroline Petersdatter (b1863) and Hildegunn Antonsdatter (b1891). Also looking for Helge Antonssen (b1893). Beroline was my grandmother, Regine's sister. Looking for living relatives, or people who knew the family. Please email me at [email protected] with any information.

Record 163
Name: William H Pruett
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From: Atchison, Kansas
Time: 1998-02-07 19:30:06
Comments: Searching the names LARSEN, OLSEN, OFSTAD (may have been changed from Pedersen) OFSTAD came from Trondheim in 1894. Also the name BRAND. There are some Brands in Norway whom I have contacted and found out about other relatives.

Record 162
Name: Judy Smerud
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From: Springtown, TX
Time: 1998-02-06 01:13:23
Comments: I am researching ancestors of my husband's great grandmother, Gedine WESTGAARD, born in Solor, Osterdalen, Norway on December 29, 1863. She was the daughter of Joe Westgaard and Ronnoug Knudsdatter Westgaard. She had a twin sister, (name unknown). Gedine came to America when she was about 20 years old. Her twin sister had come at an earlier date. Would appreciate any help at all. Have much family history of family in America I would be delighted to share with relatives still in Norway. I do not believe that Gedine's parents emigrated, and do not know if there are other sisters and/or brothers.

Record 161
Name: Marianne Petersen
Website: Nature's Sunshine Products
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From: San Jose, CA
Time: 1998-02-05 23:22:24
Comments: My grandfather was from Norway and I want to visit there sometime in the near future. I was looking for photos on Norway for inspiration when I came accross this site. Now I am interested in checking out my geneology. His name was John Lauritz Fredrickson Riis. He later changed it to Rice for ease of spelling as many people had trouble with it.
Marianne Hayden-Petersen

Record 160
Name: Lois Gustafson
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From: California
Time: 1998-02-05 11:38:47
Comments: What a great way to have spent 2 hours! Looking for info on family, farms and churches in the Vest Agder area especially in Mandal. Family surnames include GUSTAFSON LOFMARK LUVMARK WOLD GRANDSTROM BOBERG NAVELAND KRISTENSEN PEDERSEN Any info would be great!

Record 159
Name: Calvin Nerem NERHEIM
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From: Minot, ND USA
Time: 1998-02-05 05:09:35
Comments: Interested in hearing from anyone who may be seeking out others with the same last name as NERHEIM or NEREM. It is our belief that the name "Nerheim" was actually changed to "Nerem" when our ancestors immigrated to the USA. Unfortunately, we don't have much more information.

Record 158
Name: Mable (Bendickson) McRae
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From: British Columbia, Can.
Time: 1998-02-05 04:25:03
Comments: I am looking for information about Nils ANUNDSON SVEIGDALEN is Sveigdalen a farm name?, Nils m. Tone GJERMUNDSDTR HOMSLID, (she was b. 1782 & d. 1833) Is Homslid a farm name also. Apparently Nils came to Modum and was a foreman at the Amdalsverk. The children 1. Margit 1809 (Eller Marie) m. 1844 Torgrim Bendikson Bjornerud. 2. Gro 1811, m. Olav Torgrimson Morken, America 3. Gjermund 1813 4. Olav 1818. to Modum. I am taking this information from the Fyresdal Book, and am hoping to make some sense to what I am looking at. Lots of relatives here and I would like to know about the farms, etc.

Record 156
Name: Nancy Underdahl Sanford
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From: Born in Michigan
Time: 1998-02-04 21:31:28
Comments: I am trying to locate any information about my paternal grandparents. I believe their names were Petter Johannessen UNDERDAHL and Ingeborg Pedersen UNDERDAHL. I think they immigrated to the US in 1901, first to Minnesota and then, possibly, to Idaho. Petter was born in 1861 and Ingeborg in 1879. They had at least one child, Alfred, born in Fairbault Minnesota in 1902. Any information on how or where to look further would be much appreciated. Also can anyone tell me what Fodestad, Heimstad, Sivilstan Billett or Yrke mean? Thanks.

Record 155
Name: Frank Bendiktsen
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From: Harstad , Troms fylke , Norway
Time: 1998-02-04 19:55:17
Comments: Just love your page!!! I am a 33 years old student from Norway who is wery interested in geneology. I have just found some relatives after my GGrandmothers brothers Johan and Nikolai Mostad who emigrated from V�r�y in the early 1900. Their families live in N.D and Vancouver area. If your looking for family from the northern parts of Norway, please contact me and I will try to help you. I`ll be back with some names on relatives that I`m searching for in the USA or Canada .

Record 153
Name: Ole Henrik Olsen
Website: Mantis hagemaskiner
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From: Ryfylke in Rogaland
Time: 1998-02-04 17:50:19
Comments: I'm a member og Sons of Norway , Ryfylke Lodge 8023. We might have information that helps you on the way with finding relatives in Ryfylke area. Our members know local history in Strand, Hjelmeland, Suldal & Sauda area. We can at least give you ideas on where to start.

Record 152
Name: Ronald Benson
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From: Waterford, Mi, USA
Time: 1998-02-03 00:14:23
Comments: I am descended from Soren Bjornsen (b. 1849 in the parish of Nerstrand). He served in the Norwegian merchant marine sometime between 1876 and 1884. He immigrated from Finnoy where his wife, Britta Olsdatter was born in 1846. My specific interest is in locating merchant marine rolls that might indicate ships Soren sailed on.

Record 151
Name: Barbara Rodgers
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From: Connecticut
Time: 1998-02-02 14:54:14
Comments: T�NNESEN, Hans from Brevik, Porsgrunn, Telemark.

Record 150
Name: Michelle Glacken
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From: Washington State
Time: 1998-02-02 06:55:46
Comments: I am beginning to do genealogy and am looking for any information on the surname MARTINSON (could have been spelled MARTINSEN in Norway). My grandfather was born in Norway. His name was Mikal and he had two brothers, Martin and Jake, and a sister, Ellen. Any information would be appreciated!

Record 149
Name: Debbie McArdle
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From: Crystal Lake, Illinois
Time: 1998-02-02 05:34:13
Comments: Hoping to find others researching SIMONSEN and JEBSEN/JAFSON (Americanized to JEFFERSON)and EVENSON. Came to USA 1892 and 1893, first to Minnesota (where?), and to Marathon County, Wisconsin by 1900 census. By 1908 they are in Vilas County, Wisconsin, and by 1910, finally settled in Price County, Wisconsin. Any connections out there?

Record 148
Name: Krissy Maness
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From: Pennsylvania
Time: 1998-02-02 02:07:10
Comments: I am 19 years old and very interested in my mom's side of the family which is Norwegian. I know very little about my background, but would love to know more. My mother's maiden name is OFTEDAHL. If you know anything about my ancestors or would just like to share some of your experiences or knowledge about the customs of Norway, please e-mail me.

Record 147
Name: David C. Trydal
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From: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Time: 1998-02-01 20:04:56
Comments: I am currently looking for information on Oluf Andreason WOLD from the Bardu, Troms and Fosnes, Nord-Tr�ndelag regions of Norway. They only lived in the Bardu area for a few years before coming to Canada in 1906. The Wold name may have come from the land they lived on so I'm not certain what it was before that. He married Ingeborg Anna B�rdsdatter LERBAEKMO on Aug 23, 1874 in Bardu. From the Bardu Kirkebok Vielseslister p 28 ..... Oluf was from Statland in Fosnaes Prestegjeld in Nord-Trondelag county ..... when Oluf and Ingeborg were married he was classed as a "batchelor sailor" Any information about Oluf prior to this time would be greatly appreciated ...... Thank you :-)

Record 146
Name: Irene Reed
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From: Minnesota
Time: 1998-02-01 17:30:06
Comments: Searching for information on the descendants of my husband's great uncle Hans DAHL, born 9 September 1851 in Nord Fron Parish, Oppland County, Norway. Parents were Niels Hansen DAHLEN and Kari Hansdtr BYRE. He could have come to Seattle and worked on the building on the docks.

Record 145
Name: Lisa M. Haugen
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Time: 1998-02-01 07:41:26
Comments: This is a really wonderful idea, especially for Norwegians like me! Thank you very much!

Record 144
Name: William E. Olinger
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From: Madison, WI
Time: 1998-02-01 03:55:11
Comments: I signed this several months ago and a lot of very kind people sent some good tips. I have since changed ISP and thought it would be good to post my new e-mail address. Still looking for the infamous MYHRE clan from Vang Valdres Norway. [email protected] (aka:William E. Olinger) Bill.

Record 143
Name: John Johnson
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From: Minnesota
Time: 1998-01-30 21:10:07
Comments: Like to locate parents for Otto Nicolai SPERLING 1818-1892 Rakkestad

Record 142
Name: Irv Haynes
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From: Spokane, Washington, USA
Time: 1998-01-30 19:23:33
Comments: Searching for my wifes ancestors who left Ringsogger, Norway in about the 1870's or 1860's the families name was RINGSAGE. Settled in Minnesota. Not sure of the spelling of RINGSOGGER.....would like to know what part of Norway it is. Thanks, Irv [email protected]

Record 141
Name: M. Skortman
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From: Oregon
Time: 1998-01-30 18:22:07
Comments: My family came over from Norway - name changed from ANDERSON to SKORTMAN - settled in Slater, Iowa

Record 140
Name: Eric Soli
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From: Las Vegas, NV
Time: 1998-01-30 06:28:47
Comments: I'm trying to gather information on the lineage of Elling SOLI (once spelled SOLLI) who came to Minnesota from Norway with his father and mother (Anders SOLI and Ingeborg SOLI). Also trying to research the lineage of Johan Sampson JOHNSON (b. Dec 23, 1849 in Skaanevig, Norway) and his wife Anna Pederson (AAVSVOLD) JOHNSON (b. Oct 15, 1869 in Stavanger, Norway). They both passed on in Leroy, Minnesota in 1921 and 1934, respectively. If you have any information regarding these last names, please send my an e-mail. Thanks!

Record 139
Name: Dean C. Hagen
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From: Duluth, MN
Time: 1998-01-30 04:59:34
Comments: Most of my Norwegian ancestors were cotters on the Tofte farms, S�r Fron Parish, Oppland County. My grandfather, Ole OLSEN TOFTEHAGEN, migrated to Leon, Monroe, WI in 1868.

Record 138
Name: Rod Alvstad
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From: Vancouver, WA
Time: 1998-01-30 00:42:40
Comments: Enjoyed the guestbook. I am doing research in the Jossund & Hegge parish areas of Opland, as well as the Sor-Trondelag areas of Norway. The surnames I have been researching are: ALVSTAD, NIELSEN, TOLLEFSEN, OLSEN, GULBRANDSEN, ENGEBRETSEN, KNUDSEN and the ..'datter forms of these names. Drop a line if you see anything interesting.

Record 137
Name: John Kragthorpe
Website:
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From: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Time: 1998-01-30 00:09:17
Comments: My great-great grandfather came to the US from Norway in 1866/67 along with 4 of his sons. They took the name of the farm they left behind (KRAGTORP). Parish name was Holand and the county was Akershus. I'd like to find out someday the name of the ship that brought them to this country.

Record 136
Name: Martin Mjelva
Website:
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From: Born 1921 in Drammen, Norway, back again 1977 after working elsewhere.
Time: 1998-01-30 00:10:49
Comments: Great service! Anybody with the surname HERSTAD by birth or marriage please contact me! The Herstad Family Research Project seeks descendants of J�rgen LOUG (abt.1580-1650) of the Herstad farm in Hof, county of Vestfold, Norway. A great number of them are known to be living all over the US under the Herstad and other names. We have reason to believe that a Herstad Family History of the US may exist. Come join your Norwegian ancestors and their other descendants!

Record 135
Name: Terry Olson
Website: n/a
Referred by: Net Search
From: valley city, north dakota usa
Time: 1998-01-29 20:02:02
Comments: I'm looking for information on my great-grandfather who migrated to the Kindred North Dakota area in around 1880. He was born Johanes Olson near Sveum, Oppland Fylker about 1860 or so. When he got to the USA, he changed his name to John Sveum. I would be real interested in receiving the name/location of someone or some organization that might have information. Perhaps a Stave Church is still in that area? Information on this end is real sketchy! terry olson

Record 134
Name: Steve Tvinnereim
Website:
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From: Phoenix AZ
Time: 1998-01-29 18:57:02
Comments: I and some of my relatives have occasionally been researching our geneology. We are allways interested in finding more. Here is an interesting fact. My last name is a derivitive of two words. "Tvinna" meaning a river which twists and turns, and "Heim" meaning home or farm. The TVINNEREIM farm in Nordfjord has been in existence since the 1600s, and until recently was farmed by Hans Tvinnereim.

Record 133
Name: Gregory Lee Rouland
Website:
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From:
Time: 1998-01-29 16:49:16
Comments: Ancestors from the village (town) of Rouland.

Record 132
Name: Adam
Website:
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From: Illinois
Time: 1998-01-29 00:41:14
Comments: Any information on the BRUAAS family, who lived in Bergen, Norway until the early 1900's

Record 131
Name: Annlaug R�d
Website:
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From: Uskedalen (Kvinnherad ) NORWAY
Time: 1998-01-28 23:29:24
Comments: Nice pages! I'll spend a lot of time just reading the guest-book! I'm still looking for MYKLEBUST, FAUSK, IVERSEN and GIMRE who lived in Iowa ( Jewell & Story City ) in the 1880's.....

Record 130
Name: aaron FORBORT
Website:
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From: duluth, mn (I don't know region in
Time: 1998-01-28 22:46:26
Comments: I have been looking for information about my family but am having no luck. I have heard many different tales about my last name. All I know for certain is that it is from Norway. Possibilities are that FORBORT was once FORBORTSEN or FORB("o" with the back slash)RT. I can't find any other information. Aaron Michael Forbort

Record 129
Name: Holly Silsand
Website:
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From: Richmond, VA
Time: 1998-01-28 21:06:19
Comments: My grandfather changed his name from Peterson (Pettersen?, Pedersen?) to Silsand when he arrived in the US around 1900. He settled with my grandmother Nikolina in Haynes, North Dakota where they had five daughters and one son, Peter, my father. If you have any knowledge of my family history or possible links to other resources, let me know. Thanks.

Record 128
Name: Greavette, Karen
Website:
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From: Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Time: 1998-01-28 14:37:07
Comments: My maiden name is Toldnes and my father and grandmother are originally from Porsgrun. My father came to Gravenhurst with the Norweigen Air Force. Was stationed at Camp Little Norway and also in Toronto. I hope to come to Norway one day as I have relatives there whom I have never met. I have e-mailed several of them but no reply. I enjoyed your site as I love reading about Norway! Regards Karen (Toldnes) Greavette

Record 127
Name: Doris J. Roberts
Website:
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From: Florida USA
Time: 1998-01-28 02:07:15
Comments: My stepfather was Oscar Lunke. He and his father sent for quite a few people from Norway to come to the states. He married Alta Christofferson [my mother]. I know there are no more relatives of the Christofferson line in Norway but have never seen the Lunke name in any pages. Has anyone heard of the name. It IS Norwegian. Both grandparents were born in Norway. We have a listing of the people they helped get to America.

Record 126
Name: Roger Johnson
Website:
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
Time: 1998-01-27 20:53:29
Comments: Looking for relatives of or information on the family of Herman and Arne PEDERSEN from the Bergen area. The two brothers settled in North Dakota in the early 1880's. I have little information on them other than they came from Bergen, Norway. Herman was born abt. June 1854 and his wife's name was Pauline Marie. Any information would be appreciated!

Record 125
Name: debra wallingford
Website:
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From: spokane, washington
Time: 1998-01-27 07:29:22
Comments: I am searching my grandfathers family history. His name is Walter SOGGE and he was married to Jennie Chandler. His father was John Sogge who was mearried to Mette Marie. Would greatly appreciate any help in finding my relatives.

Record 124
Name: Lynn Skordal
Website:
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From: Seattle, WA USA
Time: 1998-01-27 05:24:35
Comments: Looking for info on my grandparents. Know little, except that Lena MICHELSEN, born in Norway c. 1887, married Martinus SKORDAL (also of Norwegian descent), who was born in Madison, MN in USA also c. 1887.

Record 123
Name: Peter Loew
Website:
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From: Bloomer, Wisconsin. now in Washington, DC
Time: 1998-01-27 02:40:22
Comments: I recently found my relatives in Honefoss, Norway. The Surnames are: GOMNAES, GUMNESS in America. Some of the other names connected to my relatives are: HAFNOR, NAESS or NESS, BERG. My relatives immigrated to Minnesota and Wisconsin. A BERG family raised my great grandfather Hans Andrew GUMNESS because his parents died in St. Paul Minnesota when he was very young. I would be happy to hear from anybody who is interested in my relatives.

Record 122
Name: Tricia Morgan
Website: Alicat International
Referred by: Net Search
From: California
Time: 1998-01-26 22:39:47
Comments: Greetings! I'm trying to learn more about Sunnylven, Sunnmore, and two farms or villages called Moe and Langeland. My great-grandmother was Johanna O. Moe (purportedly from Moe) and the Langelands from Sunnylven, Sunnmore. I'm dying to find a map with these areas on them and more information on these areas. If you can offer any help, I'd be grateful! Tricia Morgan [email protected]

Record 121
Name: David Lyle
Website:
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From: Sun Prairie, WI, USA
Time: 1998-01-26 22:11:37
Comments: I'm looking for Mundal and Berge families that came from Fj�rland, Balestrand parrish. They ended up in Minnesota after spending some time in Wisconsin.

Record 120
Name: Melinda Rippe
Website:
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From: Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
Time: 1998-01-26 16:50:28
Comments: I'm looking for people or information related to the LEIDAHL family. Any information that you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

Record 119
Name: Paul Steelman
Website: Paul Steelman Companies
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From: Las Vegas, Nevada
Time: 1998-01-26 05:11:35
Comments: Looking for information on Inga Anderson. Iimmigrated to U.S.A. from Norway in 1915, lived in Atlantic City, NJ, and became a citizen in 1940. Married Einer Johannson from Grums farm, Sweden, prior to immigration to USA. I am searching for ancestors and related family members in Norway and Sweden

Record 118
Name: Margaret Oian Mikelson
Website:
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From: Montana
Time: 1998-01-26 05:10:18
Comments: My grandfather Johann OIAN immigrated from Norway when he was 16. My grandfather immigrated to Minnesota where he married Mathilda Varholdt, she had family in Minnesota, I believe around Detroit Lakes. They homesteaded in western North Dakota and my grandfather died at the age of 36, when my father was 16. My grandfather's family farm in Norway was named TELNESET. His brother's son, Johann Oian was a well-known concert pianist in Norway. This man died in the 1980's. I would like to find any information about the family that I could. Our family has a family tree that was written in Norwegian. I would appreciate any information about my grandfather's family and also information about his nephew as well. I would like to know from where and when my grandfather left Norway, if he came through Elllis Island and any information available. I would also like to get information about my grandfather, John Martin LEE, who immigrated to America from Norway, probably about the same time. I know that the family lived in Minnesota, his father died and he had a stepfather. I also know that he and his older brother Henry ran away from home when my grandfather was about ten. He married my grandmother, Kema Vold, somewhere around 1903-1905, I believe. Her family lived along the Red River valley near Grand Forks. I believe there may have been more children in my Grandfather Lee's family but I do not know. John and Kema Lee homesteaded near Max, ND.

Record 117
Name: Mikal Thoring
Website:
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From: Norway,Gudbrandsdal,Lesja.
Time: 1998-01-25 15:42:23
Comments: Ancestors. I have some informations to B.J.Minehart [email protected]. My e-mail is coming back. His e-mail address seems to be wrong. Can you help me. Best greetings from Mikal Th�eing.

Record 116
Name: Joan D. (Engdahl) Kavanaugh
Website:
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From: Port Orchard, WA, USA,98366-3442
Time: 1998-01-25 00:28:36
Comments: AMDALSROD, Sueda, Norway

Record 115
Name: Heidi J. Anderson
Website:
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From: Missouri
Time: 1998-01-24 21:31:39
Comments: ANDERSON SKOUG

Record 114
Name: mike hage
Website:
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From: wisconsin
Time: 1998-01-24 20:10:37
Comments: My great grandfather Jens HAGE came over from Skudeneshavn in the late 1800's and settled in southern Minnesota. Later, one brother named Hagbarth also came over and settled in southern Minnesota or northern Iowa. He had 7 other siblings, but no one in family knows if any of them came over. Their names were Marie, Margarito, Jorgens, Serena, Jacob, Salve, and Peder. I believe they were ship owners or builders. My great grandmother's maiden name was Johanna Corneliussen. They had 5 children who survived to adulthood: Selma, Lillie, Sigmund (my grandfather), Marie, and Peder. I don't know where any of their families are. If anyone has any information I hope you pass it along.

Record 113
Name: Frode Rojahn Hansen
Website:
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From: Oslo, Norway
Time: 1998-01-24 19:32:42
Comments: Hello I am interested in relatives from Grand Forks, North Dakota, as well as Wisconsin and few other places. Please contact me if you know anybody with the name Mary and Anton Andersen in Grand Forkes, or Williamson's in Minnesota. I would really appreciate if anyone knew something about these people, to please contact me. Greetings From Frode Rojahn Hansen.

Record 112
Name: ernestine mullen
Website:
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From: reedy wv
Time: 1998-01-24 14:40:44
Comments: I am looking for Gretha Holme Nancke from Trondheim. She and my aunt were penpals in 1936 and 1937. They became very good friends. After 1937, my aunt never heard from her again. Does anyone know of her or her family? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Record 111
Name: Chris Preston
Website:
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From: California
Time: 1998-01-24 05:11:30
Comments: GOMSRUD, Kongsberg, Buskerud

Record 110
Name: Arthur J. Burch
Website: None
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Time: 1998-01-23 22:17:32
Comments: Greetings from America: Looking for my Norwegian ancestors. If anyone could provide information on Oyvind Nitter (born 6/19/1939), Malvin Mossestad, Jostein Offerdal, Egil Fladmark, Jon Undi, Reidar Dyrdal, Sigvald Spjeld, Kare Fleten (born 8/8/1942), Kjell Willy Rolandsen (born 5/27/1935), Georg John Sletthaug, Ase (Johannessen) Ullestad (born 1/15/1947), Ellen Marie (Johannessen) Milenkovic, or Kirsten Marie (Johannessen) Lende, I would greatly appreciate it. My name is Arthur John Burch, mother is Kristine (Johannessen) Burch (born 11/21/1921), Grandfather was Johan Gerhard Johannessen (born 1899), and grandmother was Hilda Ingfrida Halvorsen (born 1898). Mother and grandmother born in Stavanger, grandfather in Bergen. Emigrated from Norway (Stavanger) to USA (1923-1929). Have great interest in locating ancestors, and building my Family Tree. If related, I have considerable information in my files (currently about 1200 names) -- however, am missing considerable detailed information. Thank you. -- I can be reached via E-mail at [email protected]

Record 109
Name: Don Jackson
Website:
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From: Hemet, CA.
Time: 1998-01-23 18:36:06
Comments: My grandfather was born in Norway in 1868 he immigrated to the U.S. in 1879. His U.S. name was Louis Jackson and his family was born in Iron River, WI. in 1898. I am trying to trace my Norwegian roots. Thank You. Don

Record 108
Name: HARRY L. HALVORSEN
Website:
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From: staten island new york
Time: 1998-01-23 15:03:09
Comments: Looking for Lars Halvorsen married to Anna. Sailed from southern Norway in the 1880's last heard from them going to Chicago then heading either West or North. Lars was a wheelwright. Their children are as follows. Harry, Leonard, Margitk, Trygve, and Borghied. Any information would be appreciated Email to [email protected].

Record 107
Name: Johann Aadde
Website:
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From: Trondelag Norway
Time: 1998-01-23 10:51:52
Comments: Great site! Will be back!

Record 106
Name: Arthur J. Burch
Website:
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Time: 1998-01-22 17:43:59
Comments: Looking for information on my Norwegian ancestors. Grandfather was Johan Gerhardt Johannessen, born 1899 in Bergen. Grandmother was Hilda Ingfrida Halvorsen, born 1898 in Stavanger. They were married in Stavanger (don't know when), and emmigrated to USA (Johan about 1923) and Hilda (with children Kristine and Liv about June 1929). I have many relatives still living in Stavanger. Am trying to contact Ole Johannessen (2nd cousin born 12/14/1945), Gretha Lillian (Johannessen) Eike (born 2/22/1946), Jostein Atle Fleten (born 7/28/1960), and Wenche Irene Johannessen (born 12/6/1971). Would appreciate information on ancestors, or addresses for any of the relatives mentioned. I can be contacted via www at [email protected] Thanks in advance for any help.

Record 105
Name: Linda Gunderson
Website:
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From:
Time: 1998-01-21 20:30:29
Comments: Great Grandparent: Paul Gunderson from Trondhjem, Norway came to America in 1889. Married Juline Haakenson, Solar, Norway and settled in the Reynolds/Northwood Area of North Dakota. Peter Seter born in Solar, Norway came to America in 1882. He married a Ollia Christopherson who came to America when only a baby (1868-69). Looking for more information on these families, especially Gunderson,Haakenson and Christopherson.

Record 104
Name: Dan Larson
Website:
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From: I was raised in �ygarden, just NW of Bergen.
Time: 1998-01-21 20:07:48
Comments: I am involved in doing genealogy in Norway. Most in Hordaland. My family comes from �ygarden and Lind�s and points in between.

Record 103
Name: Rebecca Lopeman
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Jefferson County, Washington, USA
Time: 1998-01-21 05:43:25
Comments: Researching Bjorn/Bjoran Andrew Anderson born 30 Mar 1883 in Tvedestrand, Aust Agder to Andrew Elephan & Asher Burenson. Thanks

Record 102
Name: Kris Gillard
Website:
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From: Dallas, TX
Time: 1998-01-21 03:55:21
Comments: I am looking for any information on my great grandfather born in Bremnaes Finnass S. Sondhordland, Bergen, Norway on 01-14-1868.

Record 101
Name: KELLIE RIZZO
Website:
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From: ILLINOIS
Time: 1998-01-20 17:17:07
Comments: I am looking for any relitives from Norway. ggrandfathers name is Niles ROYEM or BELLA ROYEM. Please help! I do know that he was born in Oslo, Norway. Or if anyone out there can translate Norwegian, I have a lot of info on a couple of families - I just cant read it. The names I have info on are HORN, TORM, WORM, MARTIN, COURTONNE, BARTH, WEYBYE, ROYEM, WAACH, JONSTRUP, STUB, AaLBORB DOP, WINCKE, PRYDZ, MECKLENBURG, TONNESEN, TOPDAL, NIEMAND, FALCK, BALLE, TOBIESEN and MERK

Record 100
Name: Harlan Branby
Website:
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From: Anacortes, WA
Time: 1998-01-19 04:26:41
Comments: I have traced my Paternal Grandmothers family back to my ggggrandfather whose name was Osmond NORDGARD or NORDGAARD. He was born in the late 1700s and died around 1864. He was chosen to go to the King of Swedan and negotiate a separate government for Norway and became a member of the first Parliament. I was wondering if there might be a listing of members of the parliament back that far, preferably reachable through the internet. Thank you. Harlan Branby

Record 99
Name: Sam Gunderson
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Drain OR
Time: 1998-01-19 03:10:42
Comments: My grandfather Peder Gunderson was born near Bergen in 1844. I am trying to find his exact birthdate. My grandmother Julie Osher was born near Bergen on January 23, 1850. He died near Lebanon OR in 1901, and she died near Lebanon in 1930. Any info would be appreciated.

Record 98
Name: Jim W Pederson
Website: Pederson Families from Hurdal and Nannestad Norway
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Minnesota
Time: 1998-01-19 02:18:23
Comments: Are you looking for information on surnames PEDERSON or HALVORSON families who emigrated from Hurdal or Nannestad, Norway between 1857 to 1885? I have much information and looking for more. I am willing to share....hope you are also willing to share.

Record 97
Name: Dorothy Tallaksen Thompson
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Georgia
Time: 1998-01-18 23:58:28
Comments: I don't know a lot about my family. My maiden name is TALLAKSEN. I know (from my father) that the family came from Bergen. My grandfather's name was Walter Tallaksen and he married Louise Long. But, that's all I know. My sisters and I are on a quest to find out more about our family. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Record 96
Name: Torunn F�llesdal Utnes
Website:
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From: Vedvik, Raudeberg, Noreg!
Time: 1998-01-18 22:13:32
Comments: Heisann! Du imponerer! Var ikkje klar over at F�llesdal-garden l�g p� nettet! Elles arbeider vi framleis med "heime"-delen av F�llesdal-slekta, saman med dei andre tre slektsgreinene til borna v�re. Har du forresten tips om korleis vi kan finne data om Aleksander (Sander) Davidson, som utvandra fr� Skottland til Bergen p� 1600-talet? Dette gjeld H�ynes-sida, dvs mor mi si slekt p� St�rheim. Beste helsing Torunn og Arve Idar.

Record 95
Name: Carol Thomsen-Spiegel
Website:
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From: New Jersey, USA
Time: 1998-01-18 19:37:44
Comments: Seeking Information about ancestors of Thomas C. Thomsen/Thomassen, b.1869/1870 from southern Norway. Settled in New Jersey, USA late 1890's.

Record 94
Name: Roland J. Borkman
Website:
Referred by: From LinkExchange
From: Stowe, Vermont
Time: 1998-01-18 11:05:48
Comments: My father was born in Porsgrunn, Norway on 1/12/1900. His name was Arnt Gerhard BJORKMAN. He had 1 brother Peder Alfonse Yarl Bjorkman born in Stockholm, Sweden, and 3 sisters: Alfreda, Dagny, Vera (Vivick) all born in Norway. Mother's name was Paulina Pederson(dotter) from Farsund Father's name was Karl Bjorkman from Sweden. He left this family in Norway and came to USA where he married another women and had 5 more children. My father and all the children where in an orphan home when their mother died app 1903-4. She had a brother Pederson who came to the USA and lived in Dedham, Mass. He had 4 children: Arther, Clifford, Olive, and the other son was never spoken of as he fell out of a tree 12' up and broke his neck and was killed on the spot. It was a great shock to My Great Uncle Peder. My Father came to this country by way of the old Square Riggers as he sailed them from the time he was 11 yrs old. All of the children came to USA wherre united after being apart and losing each other for many years. All live close together in Boston Mass. area, even the Uncle Peder Pederson Thanks. I am 74 years old and just got in to this. I have a lot of current stuff on the family but very little from the old country, just a few dates, etc. Roland J. Borkman ie (Bjorkman) In order for my father to get in to this country he had to come in under his fathers name, i.e., Borkman which he changed to when he came to USA and married this other women. He died in Sailers Snug Harbor (Staten Island N.Y.) He was also a Captian in the Salvation Army.

Record 93
Name: Myrna Greffard
Website:
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From: 100 Mile House, BC. Canada
Time: 1998-01-18 03:05:46
Comments: Both my mother's & father's ancestors are from Norway. I don't have much info. My dad's name was Melvin Oliver Haugen. My moms maiden name was Bjorge. My dads family was in Minnesota and moved to Saskatchewan, (Foam Lake?). My mom belonged to The Sons of Norway in Chilliwack, BC. Canada. from 1970 - early 80's. Any info would be great. Sure have eaten lots of lefsa!!

Record 92
Name: sigrid compton
Website:
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From: Nevada (formerly Minnesota)
Time: 1998-01-18 02:58:22
Comments: Researching surnames TVEDTEN, HOMME, RYGNESTAD, KJELLBERG from Valle (in Setesdal valley) in Aust Agder province. Have bygdeboks from this area, so please email if you have ancestors from Valle.

Record 91
Name: Janni Belgum
Website: Spirituality & the Environment
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From: Canada
Time: 1998-01-17 21:39:58
Comments: I am interested in my Norwegian farm name BELGUM, from Valdres, Oppland. I am also interested in finding something about my grandmother Edna Torgerson who married my grandfather Olaf Belgum in Pope County, MN. Janni Belgum, 401 47 St. SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2A 1P4

Record 90
Name: Atle Heskja
Website:
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From: Hervik, Tysvaer, Rogaland, Norway
Time: 1998-01-17 20:48:07
Comments: Hello relatives in USA My name is Atle Heskja, born 1949 and live in Tysvaer, Norway. I'm searching relatives in US, and hope someone can help me to come in contact with them. We write our family name HESKJA, but in our old family bible its written HESKJE. The relatives I'm searching are related too my grandfather, Lauritz Ingvald Heskja, born Dec. 28th 1881. He had the folllowing brothers and sisters: Erik Marthin Heskja, born Dec 31st 1879, Sthine Josefine Heskje, born Feb. 28th, Bertha Serine Heskje, born Mar. 1st 1888 Mathild Elisa Heskje, born Sept. 1st 1890. Erik and Mathild, immigrated to US in the beginning of this centruy, and I know that both lived in Fort Dodge, IOWA. Mathilde married Andrew Nygaard, born Odda (?), Norway, and their last known adress is from 1964: 1912 4th Avenue North, Fort Dodge IOWA. Mathild and Andrew has 1 daughter, Clara May, who in 1964 had 1 son, Bruce at that time was 20 years old. In same letter its mentioned 2 daughters whos was 17 and 15 years old. In a letter from Erik (Erick) dated Dec. 12, 1926, I can see his that his wife's name was Julia. They have 2 sons, Thelman and Alberth. If someone of my relatives should read this or someone who knows any of the above mentioned, please send me some words. My adress is: Atle Heskja Hervik 5556 Hervik Norway or E-mail: [email protected]

Record 89
Name: Deniece Greenwood
Website:
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From: Minnesota
Time: 1998-01-17 16:42:01
Comments: Where do I go from here? As I read previous postings, I get the impression some of you are REALLY good at researching. I am asking for your expertise. Here is what I know: Great grandfather: Theodore Hanson, wife Carrie Ann Haugen. Children: Marie, Bert, Ida, Hanna. On 1900 Census, they resided in Indian Lake township, Nobles County, Minnesota. Theodore was born in Norway March 1863. Immigrated to US in 1869. Carrie was born in Norway Feb. 1861. Immigrated to US in 1892. Marie was born in Norway Nov. 1883, immigrated 1892. Marie is the child of Carrie and her first husband Hans Merseth (sp?). Carrie and Marie immigrated together in 1892, this was the same year Carrie and Theodore married. How do I find where in Norway they were born, their parents, what ship brought them, where/when they died? Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!!

Record 88
Name: Alison Emblidge
Website:
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From: Buffalo, NY
Time: 1998-01-17 05:52:29
Comments: I am interested in finding specific info about my family history: *Norwegian-born HAALAND family, immigrating to Minnesota and/or Iowa in the mid to late 1800's *Swedish-born Nels MONSON, skipper of a schooner in the late 1800's, immigrating to NY in late 1800's, and finally ending up in Buffalo, NY I would also like to find info about the life of fishermen and their families during the 1800's, as well as trading vessels sailing between Europe and Northern Africa Thanks for the help! -Alison

Record 87
Name: Al Henderson
Website:
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From: Hinsdale IL
Time: 1998-01-17 03:51:12
Comments: I am looking for information on the following persons � � Decendents of Andreas Sch�tzer, born in 1842 in V�rmland. Andreas and his wife Stina Andersson and their children moved from Sweden to Norway. One of their daughters, Anna Sofia (1872-1936) was my father's mother. � There were, however, several other children� Johan Fredrik Sch�tzer, Beda Sch�tzer and Emma Sch�tzer. Anna Sofia came to Chicago in the late 1880s, but it's not clear if other members of the family also came to America. My guess is that would all have departed from the port of Oslo. We were in V�rmland this past summer for a Sch�tzer family reunion, but all anyone knows for certain is the family moved from Sweden to Norway. They assume everyone moved from there to America, but no one knows for certain.

Record 86
Name: Elling H Jones
Website:
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From: wisconsin
Time: 1998-01-17 02:56:01
Comments: Looking for information on the name Ole RESELAND emigrated from Norway to southwest Wisconsin area....please e-mail me

Record 85
Name: Jorunn Sk�le Dyp�
Website:
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From: Rosendal .Kvinnherad. Norway .
Time: 1998-01-16 22:33:19
Comments: I come from a place in Hardanger called Rosendal and the farms name are Krakjet. I am now living on a place called Sand in Ryfylke in Rogaland about 2 hours from Stavanger with boat. I am looking for relativs who emigraret to Amerika from 1890 to 1910, I know that there are children or grandchildren.

Record 84
Name: Helen Haugland Pratti
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Time: 1998-01-16 12:54:06
Comments: NILSEN from the Haugland farm (Askoy-Bergen area) Trying to find additional information on Carl Bertin Nilsen, married Sofie Antonette Taraldsen in Oksnes 1889. They emigrated to the US in 1892/3 - The big question is where did they live in the US?

Record 83
Name: Helen Haugland Pratti
Website:
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From: Originally- Bay Ridge Brooklyn
Time: 1998-01-16 12:57:40
Comments: I'm looking for information on ANTON ANDREASEN who appears in the 1865 census of Beitstaden - Lerbakken His wife was Anne Martha Pedersdtr. They have two children, Petter A. Antonsen - I believe he emigrated to the US and Martha Anthonsdtr. Sound at all familiar?

Record 82
Name: Lois Wood
Website:
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From: Minnesota
Time: 1998-01-16 01:04:25
Comments: My grandparents and uncle came over in 1885; Lars Iverson LEPSOY, wife Rakel, and son Ivrer.

Record 81
Name: GRAMSTAD hoyland
Website:
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From: IOWA -USA
Time: 1998-01-16 00:51:55
Comments: Anyone with GRAMSTAD surname in Norway - your e-mails will be welcome.

Record 80
Name: Robert Petersen
Website:
Referred by: From LinkExchange
From: New Jersey
Time: 1998-01-15 05:34:32
Comments: Looking for info for my FTM. Families of OSTEVIK, PETERSEN, and PEDERSEN. From Molde, Norway. Thanks

Record 79
Name: Ellen Bailey
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Portland, Oregon U.S.A.
Time: 1998-01-15 03:59:39
Comments: Looking for information on the Loe family from Oppdal Valley, Norway, Trondelag near Trondheim. A name also mentioned is Hegili. They emigrated to Irene, South Dakota. Would like any information.

Record 78
Name: judy krough
Website:
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From: Story City, Iowa
Time: 1998-01-14 21:56:03
Comments: I am looking for information on my maternal grandmother's family. I know that I still have relatives in Fetsund, but do not know names. My grandmother, Alphilda Mathilda Carlson immigrated to U.S. when she was 14 years old (approximately 1903). She came first to River Falls, Wisconsin. She married Carl Andrew Johnson in Minneapolis, MN. She had one child Violet Beatrice, my mother. I know that my great grandfather was a logger, died in a logging accident, and was buried three years later. His second wife's name was Marin. His name was Karl Pedersen. I believe that with the two wives there were a total of 12 children, including a set of twin boys. Alpha was active in the Sons of Norway in Minneapolis. If you can help me, I would greatly appreciate it

Record 77
Name: Arthur J. Burch
Website:
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Time: 1998-01-14 17:50:10
Comments: Searching for information on my ancestors -- The Johannessen's. My Grandfather was Johan Gerhardt Johannessen, and was born in Bergen, Norway. My Grandmother was Hilda Ingfrieda Halvorsen and was born in Stavanger, Norway. They were married in Stavanger (???), had three children (Arne, Kristine, and Liv). Johan immegrated to the US (about 1923), and the others followed (about 1928). They settled in New Jersey, have died, and are buried there. Would like to know dates (and ships) of their immigration, and information on their ancestors (Johannessen and Halvorsen). Would appreciate information -- Thanks in advance.

Record 76
Name: Bill Bjerke
Website: Rural Connections
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Mason City,Iowa
Time: 1998-01-13 20:11:39
Comments: Searching for descendants of Ole ERICKSEN who died feb 26,1842 at BJORTOMT, Hurdal area, Aakershus co. His children Erick OLSEN, Karin Margrethe ERICKDATTER JONASEN. Have the info on Nils OLSEN and Ole OLSEN. Also searching for info of parents and siblings of Johanne Marie ANDERSDAUGHTER FUGLERUD farm, born jan. 20, 1838 at parish of Nes deanery of �vre Romerike (nes pa romerike). I think in Opland Co. Parents were Anders ANDERSON FUGLERUD & Inger Maria OLSDATTER ANDERSON FUGLERUD. Also searching for siblings of Ole KOLBJORSON born oct 1 1826 Southern Fla Hallingdal farm name GULVIG-EIE, Buskerud co. Parents were Colbjorn OLSEN & Gunnild KNUDSDTR OLSEN. I have info on Ole in U.S. Would appreciare any info on above. e-mail [email protected]

Record 75
Name: Linda Anderson
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Leavenworth, WA
Time: 1998-01-13 04:47:16
Comments: Searching for any ancestors or any info on Marta Rosamine Kathinka KLOKSTEN b.1866 in Trondhjem. I know that Trondhjem is very broad, but until I can locate immigration papers, I don't know parish or farm. She married Charles Edward FLOBERG in 1887 in Moorehead, MN. I do not know what year she arrived in the USA. I believe she came with other relatives, a sister maybe, but not with her parents. Any information at all will be wonderful, even a place to start. Will be searching other links in the meantime. Thank you for being here and allowing searches to be posted.

Record 74
Name: Phyllis Green
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Crestview, Florida
Time: 1998-01-13 00:26:49
Comments: What a challenge! My ancestors' names were Johnson!

Record 73
Name: Brett Pugliesi (Mortensen)
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: New Jersey, USA
Time: 1998-01-12 16:26:30
Comments: I'm trying to find information of my mother's maiden name Mortensen. I am doing research for a project in my class. We are doing a family tree. My goal is to find the Mortensen family crest or shield. Please email me if you have any information. My grandfather and other ancestors are from Bergen, Norway. I am 17 male and I live in New Jersey, USA. I was in Norway this past summer for 6 wks. Well thats it, tusen takk, ha det. Brett

Record 72
Name: Jenny West
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Grand Forks, ND
Time: 1998-01-12 03:31:16
Comments: Am looking for Info on Andres STENSRUD born in Norway 1834. His son's name was Martin Anderson born Hadelan, Norway, March 22 1864. Can anyone help?

Record 71
Name: Mitch Vesaas
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Madison, WI
Time: 1998-01-12 02:39:24
Comments: I'm looking for my cousins Oyvind, Aasmond, and Anna Karina HAUGEN. Torlief Hougen was their father and they lived in Oslo in the late 1960's and early 70's on Galgeberg Gata #2. Aasmond married a woman from Saebo in 1972. Anna Karina married someone in 1970 and lived in a suberb of Oslo north of town. And Oyvind married a woman from Oslo who was a physical therapist. Let me know if there are any Haugens that match these descriptions. Thanks.

Record 70
Name: Angela Chancellor
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Conway, AR
Time: 1998-01-12 01:51:22
Comments: Researching family of Bendik LASSESON/LEWISON of Leikanger, Sognefjord, Norway. Was supposedly a passenger on the Norge, arriving in U.S. 1865. Married 13 May 1871 with Synneva HOLGERSON in Allamakee Co., IA. Then moved on to the Stony Run Township of Yellow Medicine County, MN. Bendik's parents were Lasse ARNFINDSON and Sigrid BENDIKSDATTER.

Record 69
Name: Angela Chancellor
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Conway, AR
Time: 1998-01-12 01:32:41
Comments: Researching my grandfather's family - Knute RAMSFJELD; b. 1813 in Hjelmland, Stavanger, Norway. Son Osmund RAMSFIELD/KNUDSON came to U.S. c. 1873. Settled in Traill Co., N.D.

Record 68
Name: THOMAS KNUTSEN
Website:
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From: SKEIE, hagabostad
Time: 1998-01-11 15:57:55
Comments: I am from the farm called Skjakan. Is anyone out there familiar with that area?

Record 67
Name: Trond GUDMUNDSETH Johansen
Website: Trond of Norway in Spain
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Aalesund, More & Romsdal, Norway
Time: 1998-01-11 15:39:06
Comments: I am only now beginning to see how interesting it can be to find out about my ancestors, and your page seems to be a good starting point! If any of your readers have information about, or belong to, the Gudmundseths of Aalesund, or any of the Johansens of Drammen, please let me know. Thanks for setting up these services!

Record 66
Name: sven h�kon pedersen
Website:
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From: dalekvam norway
Time: 1998-01-11 13:47:04
Comments: Is there anyone who can help me with information about these names: Madli and Fred Munson who lived in Omaha Nebraska . Madli was my great grandfather`s sister I know they had a son named Ernest . Madli was from Dale i Bruvik

Record 65
Name: Paul N. Edwardsen
Website:
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From: Boise, Idaho
Time: 1998-01-10 01:01:33
Comments: I grew up in Oslo,Norway during the 1920's thru late1940's I'm looking for Solveig, Arne and Egil LARSEN who were my cousins. On my trips back home I have never been able to find out what happened to them. I left for America after the war. I believe their fathers' name was Artur. It would be so nice to know of their whereabouts. This an excellent resource. By the way my parents, names were Paulus and Helga Amalie EDVARTZEN, he came from Oslo, Akershus, 25 april 1890 and she from Moss, Ostfold 7 aug.1889. My father changed his name from OLSEN. Edvard OLSEN and Maren Lovisa TORGERSEN being his parents, 1840's. My mother' parents' names were Nils Amundsen NESS and Mina Julie JOHANNESSEN 1840's If anyone has any info on the NESS line I would be very thankful if they would share it with me. Thank you so much, this is a great website!!!!!

Record 64
Name: warren henrickson
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Sequim, Wa
Time: 1998-01-09 16:54:20
Comments: My name is Warren HENRICKSON my grandparent came from Nordland, Rana area. There names were Lars HENRICKSON (probaly Henriksen) and Christine STRANDJORD They immigrated to Ft Ranson, ND in the early 1900's. My great-grandparents names were Lars HENRICKSON, wife's name Petrine (last name unknown) and Anders STRANDJORD, and his wife Pterine (also) HAGIN. I've learned a lot about geneology through the web and it's alot of fun. Thanks for your site. If anyone is related or knows any info that could be important to me, let me know! Thanks again.

Record 63
Name: connie taylor
Website: Laumb family name
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: alabama
Time: 1998-01-06 00:57:57
Comments: Am looking for any information about my mother's father whose last name is Laumb, his name was Joseph Laumb, born in Montevideo, Minnesota; his father was Gustave Laumb born in Nonstad, Norway Feb 7, 1855, came to the states and married Guri Rear, born Dec 15, 1861 in Minnesota; his father's name was Ole Laumb, no other information available. Have heard that this name is not "really" Norwegian, but was changed by the Germans in the past, any info about this name would be appreciated. Thanks and have a happy New Year

Record 62
Name: Betsy Nelson
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: South Dakota
Time: 1998-01-05 17:13:35
Comments: I am looking for anyone with any information on the name Van Gerpen, give or take a few letters. I would apreciate any information on this family!

Record 61
Name: Merle Crater
Website: Haagenstad
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: spanaway, wa
Time: 1998-01-05 01:16:33
Comments: I am interested in contacting other families that have the last name of HAAGENSTAD, and if you have any information on the family.

Record 60
Name: Katherine T. Lamovec
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Bellingham, Washington
Time: 1998-01-04 00:53:00
Comments: Hello, My husband and I hope to visit Norway in May, 1998 for the first time. I would love to find out if I have any relatives in Norway. My grandmother's maiden name was Marie FINRUD. How do I find out this information. I would appreciate someone sending me an e-mail if they have any information on anyone with the same name! Thank you!

Record 59
Name: LIBBY SAXBY
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: San Diego
Time: 1998-01-03 20:02:05
Comments: I'm just learning to "surf the net" and found the page on "ancestors". I could get addicted!

Record 58
Name: Cindy Tofthagen
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Tampa, FL
Time: 1998-01-03 16:00:54
Comments: Looking for information on the surname TOFTHAGEN or a farm by the same name. Sometimes spelled TOFTEHAGEN.

Record 57
Name: Leona Gibbs
Website:
Referred by: From Geocities
From: Salmon Idaho
Time: 1998-01-03 15:41:04
Comments: I would like info on the John Mogard family Alvilda Engebretson from Revillo, South Dakota and ancestors from Norway. Alvilda was my grandmother and I do not know her maiden name but she came from Norway as a young woman. Thank you for your help.

Record 56
Name: Steve Hokeness
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Harmony, RI, USA
Time: 1998-01-03 05:54:53
Comments: Looking for info on Haakaanes, near Tinn or Rjukan in Telemark. Grandfather and his family came here in 1870's. Also on the Sorem family. Thanks.

Record 55
Name: Marijo Peterson Nettles
Website:
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From: Charleston, SC
Time: 1998-01-03 03:57:19
Comments: Looking for relatives of my great-grandfather Lorentz Pederson of Bodoe, Norway. Born April 1, 1858; emmigrated approx. 1880 or so, settled in Michigan. Married Hulda Christine Peterson of Easterlingland (?), Sweden on Sept 7, 1883.

Record 54
Name: Arild Volden
Website: Arild Volden's hjemmeside
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Hauge i Dalane, Sokndal, Norway
Time: 1998-01-02 13:34:34
Comments: You have a great web page.

Record 53
Name: Kathy Hall
Website: Weflens
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Puyallup Washington
Time: 1998-01-02 06:15:13
Comments: I am looking for the person who put in a querie looking for her paternal grandparents Peder Weflen and Anna Eliason. I have alot of information on the family. I am related to them. Please contact me.

Record 52
Name: Celeste Milanowski
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: West Allis, Wisconsin
Time: 1998-01-02 05:59:30
Comments: My Grandmother Asta SELBO came from Drammen in Buskerud area to USA in 1906. Many other SELBO brother and sisters also came. Asta's father was Hans SELBO and Mother was Lina Sophia RUTH. Any SELBO family out there, I'd love to hear from you.

Record 51
Name: Kathy Hall
Website: Norway ancestors
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Puyallup, Washington
Time: 1998-01-02 05:01:36
Comments: I am looking for my ggreat grandfathers family the Jensvold in Bodo, Norway and in the Granite Falls,Yellow Medicine Co., Minn area. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Record 50
Name: Petter Wessel Bj�rnstad
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Oslo, Norway
Time: 1998-01-01 23:33:39
Comments: Great site ! Requesting information on my GGfathers sister. Name: Jonette Matea Johansen Colston Birth: Dec. 18th 1860, Norway Death: Apr. 22nd 1948, Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine, MN From her will, it seems that she had no children, but I appreciate any other information on residence, occupation etc. Thankful for any help !

Record 49
Name: Cecelia Risdahl
Website:
Referred by: From LinkExchange
From: San Jacinto,CA
Time: 1998-01-01 23:21:10
Comments: Searching for cousins in USA of the Risdahls of Skudeneshavn, Karm�y, Rogaland

Record 48
Name: Kathy Hall
Website: Norway ancestors
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Puyallup,Washington
Time: 1998-01-01 07:29:56
Comments: I am looking for Jensvold, Yellow medicine co., Minn. I'm enjoying your web site.

Record 47
Name: Amy Hutto
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: College Station, TX
Time: 1998-01-01 05:51:24
Comments: I need death dates on these ancestors and am not sure how to get them. I'd also like to know who they married, etc. They are all from Romsdal(county) Sundal (parish) �ksendal (subparish) B�rset (farm) any information would be appreciated. I'll share tree info :-) DANIEL JOHANSEN I was born 1753. He married MARET LARSDTR. Daniel Johansen I and his wife Marit lived on the farm from 1786 to 1815. Children of DANIEL JOHANSEN and MARET LARSDTR are: Johan Danielson, B. 1787; D. 1840. Beret Larsdtr Danielson, B. 1782. Maret Larsdtr Danielson, B. 1785. Lars Danielson, B. 1791. Sigri Danielsdtr, B. 1800. JOHAN DANIELSON was born 1787, and died 1840. He married BRIT NILSDATTER 1815, daughter of NILS JOHANSEN. Johan Danielson and Brit Nilsdatter had nine children. They lived on the farm from 1815 to 1840. Children of Johan Danielson and Brit Nilsdatter are: Johan Johansen I, B. March 17, 1815; D. July 22, 1882. Daniel Johansen, B. 1817. Marit Johansen, B. 1818; D. 1843. Marit Never Married. Daniel Johansen, B. 1821. Nils Johansen, B. 1823. Nils Johansen, B. 1824; D. 1850. Nils Never Married. Synnove Johansen, B. 1827. Synnove Was A Farm Wife. Brit Johansen, B. 1829; D. 1871. Sigrid Johansen, B. 1830. Died at home in 1830, never married. JOHAN JOHANSEN I (JOHAN2 DANIELSON, DANIEL1 JOHANSEN I) was born March 17, 1815, and died July 22, 1882. He met (1) MARIT ANDERDATTER FURU, daughter of ANDERS JAKOBSEN and BRIT TORESDATTER. He married (2) MARIT OLDSDATTER 1840. Johan Johansen I lived on the family farm from 1841 to 1876. He died in the summer of 1882 from pneumonia. The summer of 1876 Johan Johansen turned over the farm to his son, Johan Johansen II for about 475 spdlr (norwegian money).

Record 46
Name: Berit Waltenberg
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Wisconsin
Time: 1997-12-31 02:53:08
Comments: Both of my parents came from Norway 50-60 years ago. My mothers name was Rosseland and she came from the Tysse area. My dad's name was Froland and lived closer to Bergen. I'm doing some research to add to what my mother has told me.

Record 45
Name: carol pugh
Website:
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From: savannah ga
Time: 1997-12-30 04:30:56
Comments: looking for relatives with the name AKSDAL from Aksdal Norway for my boyfriend. His grandfather's name: Thor AKSDAL

Record 44
Name: Kerry Strand
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Simi Valley, CA
Time: 1997-12-30 01:37:38
Comments: Just checking out your website. My grandfather came to the USA in 1909 and changed his name to Strand from Anthonsen

Record 43
Name: knutson
Website:
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From: California, USA
Time: 1997-12-29 23:35:28
Comments: I'm searching for information on KNUTSON ancestors from Norway.

Record 42
Name: Bobbi Rongstad
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Northern WI
Time: 1997-12-29 23:08:00
Comments: I'm looking for parents of Jens Larsen and Anna Mathea Christiansdtr Egger who lived in Eidsvoll, Akershus Prestegjold. Jens was born 25 Dec 1822, Anna Mathea was born 06 July 1832. Their children were Johan (John) 9 July 1868 and Maren Christine 26 Jan 1857. They emigrated to Jackson County, WI after the children were born. Also interested in any information re: Johnson brothers who emigrated from Vardal, Gjovick in 1871. They were all shoemakers. Their names were John (12/28/1847), H.C., and Mathias (12/28/1847). I believe John and Mathias were twins. Other siblings were Jacob Johnson, Andrew Wiborg, and Nettie Luekem. Thanks!

Record 41
Name: Abby Becker
Website:
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Time: 1997-12-29 20:10:57
Comments: Looking for ancestors, surname Ottesen, from Stavanger, Norway. Great grandfather Otto Ottesen migrated in late 1880s, changed family name to Anderson in the US.

Record 40
Name: Kenneth Larsen
Website:
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From: Florida
Time: 1997-12-29 14:32:23
Comments: I am seraching for information on my paternal great-grandmother Magna Magnussen. She immigrated to Brooklyn, New York from Arendal, Norway between 1906 and 1910. Can anyone provide help in my search? How can I find any information on her prior to her departure from Norway?

Record 39
Name: Jenny
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Westby, WI
Time: 1997-12-29 04:27:45
Comments: I am looking for information on the NOTTESTAD family from Stange, Hedmarken, Norway. I am also looking for the Nils NILSEN family from Kodalen, Asker, Norway. Any help on either of these families would be greatly appreciated.

Record 38
Name: NYPEN/LECKVOLD
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: EVERETT, WA
Time: 1997-12-29 02:47:20
Comments: Looking for any info on the Selbu sea area

Record 37
Name: Per Sletten
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Kvam in Gudbrandsdalen Norway
Time: 1997-12-28 23:33:15
Comments: Searching for relatives with surnames: SLETTEN, NETLAND, TODD, CROSSET, HJERMSTED

Record 36
Name: Doug Lusty
Website: Ancestors of Douglas Christian Lusty
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Layton, Utah, USA
Time: 1997-12-28 21:56:02
Comments: Hi. This is a nice site. I am looking for information on my Norweigan ancestors. They seem to originate from Store Wahr, Stokke, Vestfeld, Norway. One Hans Christain Hansen, born in Store Wahr, Stokke, Vestfeld on 16 Feb 1797 married Anne Dorthea Andersen in 1822. They moved to Greis, Vejle, Denmark. There they had a son called Anders Hansen, who was born on 31 Oct 1822. Thanks

Record 35
Name: Karen Ramsey
Website:
Referred by: From Geocities
From: Donna, Texas
Time: 1997-12-28 02:55:04
Comments: My husband's grandfather is Knute Ramsey. We know very little about his family. He came from a small place near Bergen, Norway called Ramsoy (the o has a slash in it) with his parents and possible several brothers. The sources we have encountered do not list him with or without his parents. Knute Ramsey settled in South Dakota and married a Josie Eggeseth. We would appreciate information about Knute or suggestions as to where to find his parents. This is a lovely web site.

Record 34
Name: Darlene Buck
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Minnesota
Time: 1997-12-28 02:56:40
Comments: I am searching for two families. THUE is from Hedrum near Larvik on the southeastern coast RAMBERG is from the Nord Trondelag area Any information you might have to share about these two families would be much appreciated.

Record 33
Name: Cathrine
Website: Cathrine's Virtual Insanity
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Oslo, Norway
Time: 1997-12-28 01:58:28
Comments: Thank you for a wonderful site !
Godt Nytt�r

Record 32
Name: Debbie Gunderson-Howell
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Boise, ID
Time: 1997-12-27 21:30:58
Comments: FUNNERUDE farm Flesberg Parish

Record 31
Name: Scott Seilstad
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From:
Time: 1997-12-27 05:59:06
Comments: Looking for information about my family in Norway and the US. I know that they came from Norway in the late 1800's and they lived in the Gudbrandsdalen region. The name in Norway may have been spelled Segelstad. I only know of 2 families of Seilstad's in the US. Maybe someone could be of some help.

Record 30
Name: Jeffry M. Bringslid
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Warner Robins, GA
Time: 1997-12-27 02:50:55
Comments: Glad to see Norwegian heritage in cyberspace! We should keep in touch; God Jul.

Record 29
Name: Paul Strand
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Born in Appleton Minnesota
Time: 1997-12-26 22:32:54
Comments: Grandfather came from Norway - Ole Strand

Record 28
Name: Charles Bergh
Website:
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From: Austin (Dripping Springs), Texas
Time: 1997-12-26 21:03:10
Comments: I am searching for information on the name HAFSLUND (maybe spelled HAVSLUND). My father's relatives are from Norway, location unknown (maybe Christiania). I'm looking for information about Kristian Thorsten Haflund (B. January 7, 1843). He married Ingeborg Christie Johannsen (B. January 28, 1847) sometime around the late 1860's (1868?). They immigrated to the US (the Chicago area) in the late 1880's with their 4 children (Karl, Sigrid, Torbjurn, & Asta (my grandmother). Any information about the Norwegian name Hafslund woud be appreciated.

Record 27
Name: Dean Clevenger
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Ida, Michigan
Time: 1997-12-26 03:07:53
Comments: Looking for information on family name DAHL from Vesta, MN or anything on Halvor Dahl, Milla (Mildred ?) Hansen Dahl. Also, their daughter, Hannah, who lived in Walnut Grove. Hannah's married name was Severson (Syverson?)

Record 26
Name: Norman E. Anderson
Website:
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From: 320 Barnett Dr.Cedar Falls,IA 50613-1932
Time: 1997-12-25 18:45:52
Comments: I was looking for information to try and find information on grandparents who immigrated from Norway.

Record 25
Name: Brynjulf Ystgaard
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Trondheim Norway
Time: 1997-12-25 11:42:56
Comments: I am looking for relatives of my father who settled in the Seattle area at the turn of the century. Original name Steinfjord from Vikna Nord-Tr�ndelag, the name's changed to Stanford, I believe. Going to Seattle in April, so like to know whether it's possible to get in touch. Also like any information on immigrants from Tynset Hedmark in particular to Wisconsin around 1880. Thanks!

Record 24
Name: Carrie Holte
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Calgary, AB Canada
Time: 1997-12-25 03:36:21
Comments: I have a lot of relatives from Norway with the last names of: HOLTE, OPSAHL, LUTNES and SJERVEN. If I could receive any information on any of these names, it would be greatly appreciated. I have been researching my family history for many years, and can finally trace the heritage back to the year 1250. I have had a lot of help from a good pen pal in Norway, living in Drangedal by the name of Olaf Vogsland. If you know of him, tell him I said hello! Enjoying very much, browsing through your beautiful country.

Record 23
Name: Connie Bolten
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From:
Time: 1997-12-24 19:26:27
Comments: I am looking for my father's grandparents. The names are Sam Sven VAAGEN and Ingeborg Olette INGEBRITSON. They lived in Taylor, ND in 1922.

Record 22
Name: Gary A. Christopher
Website:
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From: Denver, Colorado
Time: 1997-12-24 19:33:44
Comments: My ancestors immigrated to the United States in the 1850's from Southern Norway. Their names were Lars Halvorsen TESDAHL, married to Martha OVREBERG; and Nels Christopherson, married to Carrie FATLAND. The two families settled in Boone and Story Counties in Iowa, after a stopover in Lisbon, Illinois. I have visited the States Archives in Bergen and obtained records about Lars and Martha, who were from Etne, near Haugesund. Any additional information about these two families would be welcome.

Record 21
Name: Rasmus Sunde
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From: Balestrand, Norway
Time: 1997-12-23 22:08:16
Comments: I am working on a Ph.D on the immigrations from Vik i Sogn.

Record 20
Name: Bengt Nilsson
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From: SWEDEN
Time: 1997-12-22 19:29:40
Comments: I search for relatives named Belgum in US and Norway. And a man called Olof Emil Nilsson, he came to Chicago 1880. If someone know anything about him, keep in touch.

Record 19
Name: Robert H. Strickland
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From: Dallas, Texas
Time: 1997-12-21 18:35:54
Comments: I am looking for any Norwegian festivals to be held within 200 miles of Dallas. Also, I would like to know if Stan Boreson will be in Texas during the next few months. My mother's parents were from Norway. Her father's name was Kristopher Kristofferson, and he was from Stavanger in the county of Borsheim.

Record 18
Name: Brenda Quinn
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From: British Columbia, Canada
Time: 1997-12-21 05:10:33
Comments: Looking for information on ancestors of Andreas ROLFSTAD and Magna KARLSEN.

Record 17
Name: Gary Olson
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From: Peru Il USA
Time: 1997-12-20 22:32:18
Comments: looking for info on John/Elizabeth MILLER from Mo I Rana

Record 16
Name: Heather Smith
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From: La Crosse, Wisconsin
Time: 1997-12-20 05:07:11
Comments: I am looking for information on great great grandparents Sofina and Margaret SKJARSETH, possibly of Throndheim (?) who immigrated to Wisconsin in 1881 and 1882 respectively. A married daughter Beret Skjarseth INDAHL and her husband Sephanius came to Wisconsin in 1881 as well, according to census records. I'm hoping for information on their homes and families in Norway.

Record 15
Name: Kathy Anderson
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From: minnesota
Time: 1997-12-19 21:49:55
Comments: I am looking for the parents of Johannes JENSEN f.1799 through 1802, may be in Agger parish. He married Johanna Marie ERIKSDATTER f. 1817 through 1820 also may be in AGGER parish. They moved to Hab�l parish in �stfold Also looking for Lars INGEMUNDSEN who had a daughter who was born in L�bland, Rogaland about 1830. Also looking for parents of Anders KNUTSEN f.1766 Vikna and Ellen R�bi LARSDATTER 1764 Vikna who may have come from the Lofoton islands.

Record 14
Name: TONYA (HAAKONSON) WAGNER
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From:
Time: 1997-12-18 23:06:49
Comments: My grandfather was Haakon Martinius HAAKONSON from Skien Norway - e-mail me if you think you're related

Record 13
Name: HOVDE Larry / Farm near Beri
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From: Pepin, WI USA
Time: 1997-12-17 20:59:38
Comments: Will be doing an ancestor search this winter

Record 12
Name: Diane Norris
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From: Orlando, FL
Time: 1997-12-17 04:39:39
Comments: Family came here in about 1905 from "I don't know where" in Norway and settled in Michigan. Last name VINGSNESS. Great Grandfather was Sven Vingsness and Great Grandmother was Matia Vingsness. Grandmother is Signe Smith. She is almost 100 and can't remember much, not even the town she came from. Trying to catch her at a better time.

Record 11
Name: Robert Olsen
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From: Montreal, Canada
Time: 1997-12-16 20:07:57
Comments: I've got an ancestor named Charles Martin OLSEN, who was born in Horten, Norway and immigrated to Canada between 1870-1900. It seems that when he came to Montreal he jumped ship and bypassed immigration so I have no paper trail to follow from my end. I would appreciate it if anyone knows the names of any ships that sailed to North America in the aformentioned dates carrying Norwegians.

Record 10
Name: Jan Huskisson
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From: Phoenix, Arizona,U.S.A.
Time: 1997-12-16 05:58:37
Comments: Looking for Helmer Kjelsen and family

Record 9
Name: Kristina Kjome
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From: Catawba College
Time: 1997-12-16 04:09:53
Comments: Are there any other KJOME's out there? I need roots and people who can pronounce my name. Is that so much to ask?

Record 8
Name: Tamie Comstock
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From:
Time: 1997-12-15 21:35:59
Comments: FYKSE, FIXEN

Record 7
Name: Melinda Bargreen
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From: Seattle, Washington
Time: 1997-12-15 19:57:52
Comments: Looking for relatives/origins of the MOXNESS family of Trondheim.

Record 6
Name: Steve Staab
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From: Westminster, Colorado
Time: 1997-12-15 17:16:27
Comments: Trying to trace my ancestors back to Norway

Record 5
Name: Laurie (Frandle) Miller
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From: Yakima, Washington 98908
Time: 1997-12-15 16:23:24
Comments: Looking for ancestors with the name of FRANDLESON and/or LeDELL, and/or OLSEN, Carl or Margeth.....Would have immigrated around the turn of the centruy...Thank you, Laurie Miller

Record 4
Name: May Kristin Lynne
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From: Jaren,Norge
Time: 1997-12-15 13:43:12
Comments: I `m pretty new at this but I would like to find out anything about my gggrandmothers brother Johan THORVALDSEN (Lynne) who was married to MARTE (from Prestkv�rn). I know that Johan died after just a few years in the USA. They had two children SIGNE and Roy Artur. Johan went with his two sisters Marie and Kari THORVALDSDATTER. All I know about them is thet they both married Swedish men. Marie married and changed her name to KRON ond Kari changed her name to JOHNSON. I also know that they settled in North Dakota, on early postcard one could see the name of place to be MONTEVIDEO, wich is a name we cannot find on any maps. Has this name changed during the years, is this place now called something else? It is assumed that they emmigrated sometime during the period between 1906 and 1914.

Record 3
Name: Lara Dorman
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From: Santa Barbara, Ca...now Missoula, MT
Time: 1997-12-15 09:44:30
Comments: Great page! I have spent several hours in here tonight and it's time for bed! My mother's side is Norwegian. My grandmothers name was Edith Walker (PEDERSEN). She had a sister named Victoria... I believe she is still alive. My grandmother's father was OLAF PEDERSEN and her mother was KAIA HJORTH. I believe Kaia had a twin named Katinka. If anyone has info on them it would be great to correspond!

Record 2
Name: lars pedersen
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From: trondheim norway
Time: 1997-12-15 05:41:43
Comments: I am living in Vancouver B.C. Left Norway in 1963. My mother's brother Oscar Skaar Johannessen left Norway about 1925 - 1929 (?), either from Bergen or Trondelag. Believed to have settled in the Seattle area. I have pictures of him from Seattle in a sprinters outfit, with some sort of club crest on his jersey. Any suggestions how to proceed????

Record 1
Name: Haim Zeevi
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From: Israel, currently (until summer 1998) in the USA
Time: 1997-12-15 01:00:28
Comments: My 13 yrs dughter had a work about the immigration from a European country to the US and she chose Norway as the European source-country. Thus, I searched the web for her and found your guest-book. I am quite familiar to the Norwegian history, mainly during World-War-2 (I am a Jew and my parents spent a while in Nazi concentration-camps and working-batalions, and thank God, they survived). and stories about the Norwegian-underground that was a very one in it's resistance against the Nazi Germans (in contradiction to the French one that told more stories about the Resistance rather than doing anything....) All the best, Haim Zeevi, Cleveland, Ohio



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