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In the 1845 census of Gjerpen/Skien, at Huss #50 Bratsberklev, lived my g-grandfather & g-grandmother, Christen HALVORSEN and Anne Marie BØIDLER,(maiden name) and the following children: Herman CHRISTENSEN, Christian CHRISTENSEN and Carl Martinius BØIDLER, all brothers of my grandfather. I hope there are some descendants of these gentlemen in the Skien/Porsgrunn area, and if so would greatly like to hear from them.

Bettye Richhart - 06/03/98 18:29:10
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John, you have created a great web site...Thanks. My GG grandfather, Gustav ANDERSSON was born in Sweden in 1830. He emigrated to Norway early in life. Somewhere in Norway he was found guilty of postal robbery and served time in a Norwegian prison. He and his wife were very good at keeping this a secret no one knew of this until I begin checking church records in his native Sweden. church where it was recorded) Now I am looking for details. We do know that he married a girl, Anne Oldsdatter NEBYE in Trondheim in 1869 and they left the next day for the USA. Anne was born in Elverum, the dau. of Ole Halstensen PAULSHAUG, the adopted dau. of her mother' husband, Johan Jensen Verstre GRUNDSET. At the time of Anne's marriage she was living on the NEBYE farm, near Tynset. I would like to know where are the "federal" prisons located in this area of Tynset and Trondheim. I would also be interested in corresponding with anyone with these surnames or from these areas. Keep up the good work! From a fellow Texan

Amy Sherseth/ Skjerseth - 06/02/98 21:48:49

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My family is from Trondheim Norway . I am a decendent of Gunder Skjerseth .

Georgia Grasdal - 06/02/98 21:03:38
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I am looking to contact any Grasdals in Norway. I believe there is about 120. And would like to have an email from any of them. Am looking for relatives. Near as I can say they came from around Bekkjarvik. G. Grasdal, e-mail: [email protected]

Keith Olson - 06/02/98 14:44:52
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Anise AARUSE. All I know is that my grandfather came to America before WWI to avoid the war. Then the US Goverment started to grant US Citenship to men if they fought for the US. When my grandfather emmigrated he changed his name to Olson because he was Ole's son. He settled near Mankato, Minnesota (Willow Creek) and he already had one brother named Olaf here in the States.

Larry Himli - 06/02/98 14:37:29
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I'm impressed! I will get back to you when I have more information. My roots in Norway are around Eidsvold (LARSON & MAGNUSON) at the Hemli farm. Six months ago, I didn't have a clue about my heritage, now I'm ready to search in Norway. Thanks for your wonderful web site. Larry Himli

Cliff Halmrast - 06/02/98 00:39:40
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Am searching for decendentsof Karen M.LARSDATTER. born 17.th of Sept 1837. Married Hans OLSEN LANGVED. Immigrated to the U.S. and setted in Cool Prairie, Wis. They had at least two children, one a daughter Othilde, born in 1865. Hans O. Langved died in 18?5, and was buried on Coon Prairie church yard.

Cheryl Bell - 06/01/98 20:43:17
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My maiden name was MELVOLD - I am searching for information on my relatives. I know that one branch of the MELVOLD family changed their name to MELVILLE in the early 1900's. My great-great grandfather Severin (Leverin) ENGELBRETSON MELVOLD was born Aug. 11, 1833 in Aamat Prestegjeld, Norway. He married Valborg TOLLE(F)SDOTTER (born August 10, 1840). One of their sons was Wilhelm (William) LEVERIN MELVOLD, born November 6, 1877 in Lammestecles, Norway (Tromheim). Valborg died November 12, 1877 - probably from complications of child birth. Wilhelm came to the U.S. in 1890 and settled in Folden, Minnesota(?). Severin remarried in 1888 to Rebekka BRUUM (either in Norway or after he immigrated to the U.S.). Severin died in Vining, Minnesota on October 24 (year unknown) after fathering 13 children between his two wives. He was a founding father of the Folden Evangelical Lutheran Church. Wilhelm married Anna Francis Grace STURM on July 11, 1908 in Ashland, Wisconsin. Her parents Anton STURM & Mary MAHLMAN came from Germany (Bavaria & Hamburg/Hannover). Their only son Wilfred Anton MELVOLD was my grandfather. He was born December 30, 1911 in Ashland, Wisconsin and died February 24, 1988 in Torrance, California. I would love to link up with anyone having additional information on the MELVOLD (MELVILLE) family. Thank you

Brent Aaron Lee - 06/01/98 18:04:46
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I am looking for further information on Lauritis LEE who came from Ostrander, Minnesota to Montana in the 1910-1911 time period. His father and mother seem to be the immigrants. I am stumped with the last name; the name Corslee is engraved on some old luggage. I do not know my relatives in Minn. although the last relative with the Lee name was Francis Lee who died in the early 80's. I seem to be the end of the line for the name and I can't find a beginning. I really enjoyed your home page.

Nell Raymond - 06/01/98 05:53:38
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I am related to members of the first fifty-two Norwegian emigrants to sail to America in 1825 aboard the sloop ship "Restoration." They were know as the "Sloopers". All of their descentants are also known as "Sloopers." My ancestors were Tormod Jensen MADLAND (Tormod HOLE) and Siri MADLAND, their daughter, Gurine (Julia) married Gudmund Danielsen HAUKAAS (HOUGAS), all from Stavanger, Norway. They settled in New York until 1834, at which they moved to Illinois to the Fox River Settlement approximately eighty miles southwest of Chicago. The "Slooper Society" meets once a year in Norway, Illinois in October. For more information, please e-mail me at [email protected]

Kaye Husko - 06/01/98 04:13:15
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I am looking for info on Asle SANDEN and Randi GIRE from Ness Hallingdal Norway , emigrated 1876 to Minnisota

stephanie sunderland - 06/01/98 03:03:11
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My greatgreatgrandma came to America when she was 6. Her name was Helena BERGEN, from Bergen, Norway. My greatgreatgrandfather was John HAUGEN. He came fron Norway also. His Father's name was Anton Johnson HAUGEN. I'm searching for Johnson's and Haugen's from Bergen.

JEFFREY A RUDI - 05/31/98 02:46:47
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I'am Jeffrey A. RUDI, son of James Ivan RUDI. We are about three generations out: Once had name of Greeding's then I understand the Greeding's family migrated to a place called RUDI's provience, also know they lived in Oslo.

Joy Dodd - 05/30/98 06:19:44
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I am the great granddaughter of Tjodje AANONDSON, the brother of Bjug AANONDSON who founded Pacific Lutheran University. They five other brothers (as I understand it) came to the US in 1861 and changed their name to HARSTAD they were born on a farm named HARSTAD near Valle, Setesdal, Norway. Tjodje was born June 16, 1843. I don't have any history before this time. Hoping to find out more about my Norwegian ancestry.

Rob Halvorson - 05/30/98 03:38:27
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fantasamagoric

melon - 05/30/98 01:47:05
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searching surnames: ANDERSON and HANSEN for Rjukan area

OLAF MARINUS JOHNSON - 05/29/98 21:51:27
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Searching for info about my grandfather who was born in Norway, Tromso area about 1873. He had two sisters who ended up in the Chicago area in the early 1900's. I understand there was a big migration of Swedes to Chicago and wonder if there was a like group of Norwegians? I have very little to go on. Thanks for any help. Jackie Johnson Causey

Ronald H. Schow - 05/29/98 09:09:03
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My ancestrial name may be SKJOU or SKJOUHAUG, from Romskogen.

Janet Varland - 05/28/98 21:24:59
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Hoping to hear from anyone with the surname of VARLAND.

Roxanna - 05/28/98 19:40:24
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I found your site from Ancestry Connections. I have a gg grandfather who came from Norway to the south coast area (Coos County), Oregon, USA. Oden NELSON and his partner settled a community called Norway, named after their homeland. Oden married Anna DYDAHL. Unfortunately this is all I have to go on at this time. It appears that your site will be very helpful in my future research. Thanks for sharing all the information.

Kristen Schroeder - 05/28/98 16:37:55

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Searching for information on Valbourgh Jhurtis HALVORSEN.

Mona Davis - 05/28/98 16:09:39
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Looking for information or relative's of Ole Jacobson MYHRE, born 1845. Came from Northern Froen, Gulbrandsdalen Norway. Married Anne STIGEN. Came to US in 1876, with Anne and 3 small son's, John, Mathias and Christian. Settled in Spring Grove, Mn. area.

Char Meese - 05/28/98 03:18:03
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Looking for Ole FURSETH, and his brother Peter. Father was named Lewis. Their last name was Olsen.

SLADE BELLUM - 05/28/98 02:24:51
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Anfin Rislof HOLTAN my great great great grandfather. Martha THORSEN, my grandmother, still spoke Norwegian. Homestead outside of Madison, WI, and Annie Iverson, my greatgrandmother, who grew up in Taylor, WI. Any info appreciated

Marilyn Hood - 05/27/98 22:05:45
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Hello, My Mom came through with all the information I needed. Imagine turning to the web when I had it as close as my phone! Thanks, M.

frankbuster - 05/27/98 18:22:19
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Looking for any information about Andrew MORTRUDE, his wife Julia HANSEN SANDVIG MORTRUDE, Anna GIHLE, her parents who are buried in a cemetery in Bloomingdale, Wisconsin, Anna Christina MORTRUDE JACKSON, Thomas JACKSON, formerly BJELLON or KJELLAN, Abraha HANSEN, Abraham COLEBOTTEN, Annie FADERHOLT, all born in Norway and came to the U. S. Great web page!

Richard Augustine - 05/27/98 15:08:37
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We are going to Norway, July 5 to 26, 98. We are trying to find the relatives and exact location of grandparents there. Andreas CHRISTOPERSON MASTUEN, born Dec. 12, 1840 at Vesttorpa, Nordre Land moved to Red Wing, MN 1869. And Han ENGEN, born 1823, Protegjold Co. Lund. Immigrated to Luther Valley, WI in 1846. Thanks for your web page.

Lee Buss - 05/26/98 21:01:42
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Looking for info on the birth of my great-great-grandfather Seymour ELLICSON born in 1832 in Kragero, Norway... Have much info from America but it stops there, dead end... Not sure if the name was spelled correctly when he came to America.

Don Flaten - 05/26/98 18:47:21
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FLATEN, Vang, Oppland

Gord Halvorsen - 05/26/98 17:23:04
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I am looking for records on my great,great,grandfather Jacob Emil HALVORSEN born in Stromso parish Drammen on 21 March 1867. He married Anne Pauline HALVORSEN born in Arendal on 6 June 1870. They were married in Drammen on 6 November 1892. He was issued Shipper Certifikat no.795 in Drammen on 25 March 1895. They left for Canada on or about 15 May 1903. Please contact me by e-mail or snail-mail 2060 KLO Rd. Kelowna BC Canada V1W 2H7 or phone 250-860-1403.

Arthur Anderson - 05/26/98 04:47:33
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Would appreciate hearing from anyone in Sor Trondelag concerning the name TOENDEL or elsewhere in Norway concerning the name of WELTZIN. My mother was descended from the Weltzin family and my father was a Toendel. Looking forward to hearing from someone. br> 
Karen Huber - 05/26/98 03:13:26
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I had written earlier, but now have more information on the arrival of my father, Alfred SORLIEN to America. He was on board the SS Bergensfjord and landed in New York May 18th, 1923. Does anyone know someone that was aboard at that time? I would like to hear from you. P.S. This is a great page!!

Dee - 05/26/98 02:56:21
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Looking for any FEIGUMS. In particular looking for parents and ancestors of Hermund OLSON baptised 12/1849 in Feigum, Luster, Sogn og Fjordane. He married Agatha RASMUSDOTTER June 2, 1831 in Luster County. Agatha Rasmusdotter was born on June 28, l801 in Lien, Jostedolen. I would like to find parents of Hermund Olson. Dee

Carren Horton - 05/26/98 01:27:19
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I am looking for any information on ODEGAARD - ODEGARD - or ODEGAARDEN, and BERUTSON - BENSON from Ringebo, Norway. They settled in Sand Creek, Dunn Co. Wisconsin. 1867. I am also looking for BANKS - BUNK - JERGENSON or CHRISTIANSON / ANDERSON from Sarpsborg, Norway, 1887. They settled in Hayward, Sawyer Co. Wisconsin

Marilyn Hood - 05/26/98 00:31:57
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Hello...Vor dan stor da til! I am fine. We are traveling to Norway August 6 to 25, 1998! I have relatives in Raufoss. We have not yet written them. I wonder if they have an e-mail address. My grandmother was Hilda Anarud Bergner! Would love to find an e-mail address...I have the street address.

Benneth Stubejhon (Stubson) - 05/25/98 23:56:28
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Have descendants from Norway. (Northern)

Dave THORSEN - 05/25/98 22:00:25
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Just looking

Pat Lindgren - 05/25/98 20:41:27
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Searching for information on Peter O. EGELAND, born about 1862 in Oslo, Norway to Ole Olson EGELAND and Anna TOBINS or TOBINA. Immigrated to US then married Christine Olphena NEILSON or NELSON about 1889. Died in 1946 at Fergus Falls, Ottertail, Minnesota. Peter and Christine had at least six children that lived in Minnesota and Montana.

Carol Sp. - 05/25/98 19:35:24
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Researching my grandfather Thomas C. THOMSEN b. 1870, I believe in Bergen or nearby. He settled in New Jersey USA in the late 1890s.

Dennis Brissette - 05/25/98 06:31:16
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I am searching for Anton ANDERSON, ARNTSON ARNDT, Jenny JOHNSON or BLIX. I think she used both names. She was married to Anton. They came from Hedmark, Elverum, Norway. Thank you for a nice web site

Steven Lee Monson - 05/25/98 03:51:43
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Searching for information on parents and siblings of Albert O. Monson born about 1852 in either Wisconsin or Norway. Married Edith Lake in 1881, Chippewa County, Minnesota. Three children. Died 1898 in Foley, Minnesota in train accident.

Charles Olson - 05/24/98 22:22:23
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Working on Lauritz Myer Olson born 1866 Tromso

Shirley Solem - 05/24/98 04:14:00
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Searching for info on paternal g-grandparents from Skein, Norway. Lars E. & Lina Andrea (Erickson) LARSON. Lars born in Skien on 22 Nov 1830. They came to US about 1868-69. When they left Norway they had 3 little sons. The sons died aboard ship and were buried at sea.

OLSON stienkjar - 05/24/98 00:22:34
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My great grandparents came to the United States in 1907. My great grandfather's name was Oskar T. Olson and born in Dec. 27, 1873. His fathers name was Raphal Olson and his mothers name was Tellise Tobiasen. My great grandmother name was Othelia Pauline, not sure of the last name. She was born in June 23, 1874. Her fathers name was Ole Mortenson and her mothers name was Karen (?). Don't know last name. I am looking for any information on them. They have some relatives that are still alive in Norway but not sure where. Please email me with any information. Thank you.

Terrance Jestin - 05/23/98 15:33:04
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I am starting my family search. My grandmother Anne Josephine Quaid born Mar.16,1902 in Foreston, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota (near Milaca). Her parents were John Joseph Quaid (B 1869 or 1870) in Limerick, Ireland and Annie Lundberg (born 1879). Annie Ludberg's parents were Charlie Lundberg & Mary (or Hanna) Christianson. My grandmother's cousin, Eleanor Dahlstrom born 27 Feb., 1898 died St.Paul, Minn. Sept 1975, had a brother named James (Jim) Stewart (or Stuart). I would like any information about these families who lived in this small town Foreston, Minn. (population 300+) or contact. Thanks

olav sjømæling - 05/23/98 11:37:27
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Searching information on Adolf Theodore SJOMELING b.1911, emigrated to USA ca.1920 from Tingvoll, Norway. He went to his mother, Sigrid Anna Toresdtr. who had emigrated some time before. Hoping to hear from somebody who maybe know about descendants.

Karen Huber - 05/22/98 16:46:39
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I have an unusual request. Do any of you have relatives that came to America from Norway in May of 1923? I would like to see if people are living that may have come over at the same time as my father, either on the Stavengerfjord, or Bergensfjord.

Craig Hundloe - 05/22/98 10:55:18
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I live in Brisbane, Australia. My grandfather came over from Norway when he was appx 17 yrs old. I would appreciate any info anybody can provide on the HUNDLO farm. My grandfather died before I found out any information about our heritage. His name was Trygve Johannes HUNDLO. This is all I know. I hope somebody can help me too. This web site is fantastic....

Rachael C. Gehringer - 05/22/98 00:06:02
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I was so relieved in finding a web site containing ancestors of Norway. I'm amazed in how much information there is here. I have a problem in searching for Olaus NELSON NARUM. He was born in Vostre Toten, Norway Sept.1, 1842. Came to America in 1865 at the age of 22. I could not find the ship he was on. Want to know if any relatives are still around and if any sisters, brothers and cousins were left behind in Norway. Would appreciate a response if you are able to. Thank you so much! [email protected]

Asbjorn Vaagnes - 05/21/98 18:12:24
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I am seeking information about my wife's family in Randall, Minnesota. Peter L. Dahl went to America in 1895, and he bought a farm in Randall in 1910 ? He had a son Lawrence Kaspar Dahl born 1908. Lawrence married Evelyn Geneva Peterson from Swanville. Is there anybody who can help me?

Robert Gardner - 05/21/98 18:09:35
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My grandparents emigrated ca. 1900 from Flekkefjord. Grandfather JANSEN, grandmother PIERSEN. Grandmother descended from Patter Peersen of Flekkfjord, a goldsmith. I am 72 years old, so there are lots more generations in the USA>

J.A. Nesheim - 05/21/98 01:47:05
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Would like to hear from NESHEIMs and LIDSHEIMs.

Erik H- Sonstelie - 05/20/98 14:44:55
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Great site! I am looking for informations about Ole Eriksen SONSTELIE who emigrated to USA from Gausdal parish, Gudbrandsdalen, Oppland, in 1888. He lived in Duluth, Minnesota, and died 1932. He was born in the 1860's. Another relative, Amund Eriksen STAVSLIEN, moved with his entire family to USA from Tretten parish, Gudbrandsdalen, between 1860-1900 - and his son, Erling Amundsen Stavslien, was very active in a Norwegian society called Nordmandsforeningen or something like that. But that is all I know. Can somebody help?

Betty Helton - 05/20/98 04:18:40
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I am seeking information on life in Aust Agder, Norway during the 1840's to supplement my geneology research. My maternal great grandfather, Ole Anderson, was born in 1826 on Berge Sundet, Amli Parish, Aust Agder. His wife, Berget Tergerson, was born Feb. 8, 1834 on Gaarden Hesteved, Gjovedal Parish, Aust Agder, Norway. They sailed from Arndal in 1848 aboard the ship Amerika. Their port of entry was New Orleans. From there they traveled overland by ox drawn wagon eventually settling in Bosque County, Texas. They named their community Norse.

Ragnhild Fjeldvik Jonsmyr - 05/20/98 03:59:54
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Hello. I am trying to find my ancestors who came from Larvik, Norway. My great grandmas' two brothers moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Olaf Løve born in Tjølling/Larvik moved to Cleveland in 1902. He died in his home 11320 Flarian Ave,Cleveland, OH in 1942. He worked for the America District Telegraph Co.for 32 years. His wife was born Marie Hanso and they had one daughter whose name was Mrs. Randal Cammman of Dayton, OH. The other brother was Chris Lowe and he was married to Pauline Anderson-Lowe. Their adress was 11512 Florian Ave.The couple came to the US in 1908. Chris was a salt water sailor, who came to Great Lakes in 1901. He returned to Larvik and married Pauline Hanson in 1904. They had six children: Christine Reust, Nellie Nau, Walet L. of Cleveland and Grace Hanson of Grosse Pointe Park, Mich. I don't now the last two names. Please contact me if you know anything about my relatives. Thank's. This site is great.!!!

Nicholas Buckman - 05/20/98 00:04:30
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I am a 15 year old who is very interested in my grandfather Olof Nicolison who came to America in 1917.

Sue Delaney - 05/19/98 23:49:22
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Elef ELEFSON, b. 4 Dec 1844 Skien?, father Elef JOHNSON. Elef Elefson Came to U.S. about 1870, his wife Sara HANSON came 2 years later. Sara born 1 Jun 1844 in Norway, parents Andreas Hanson and Helvig (?Christensen?). Any suggestions on how to find out more about the parents of these people and their birthplaces? Sue Delaney, e-mail: [email protected]

Garnie Strahl - 05/19/98 18:36:55
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Just starting to research my maternal family history/roots/tree. Grandmother, Amalia ENG, born in either Hammer or Lillehammer, October 13, 1872 and immigrated to Canada in 1899. She had two sisters, Thea (Mathea) born March, 1875, and Anna, born February 1878; and a brother Alfred, born March 1882.

Olav Sjømæling - 05/19/98 18:31:36
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I'm searching for information on descendants of Halvor LIUM, b.1825 in Hoston, Orkdal, - and his sons John H. LIUM, b.1856 and Lars LIUM, b.1861. One son, Ingebrikt, b.1866, was left in Orkdal when father and sons emigrated in the 1870's and 80's. Grandchildren of Ingebrikt, living in Trondheim, want to try to find their ev. relatives in US. Please send me a mail if you are one of the relatives!

Audrey Lealos - 05/19/98 16:59:17
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SLETTEN,OLE, Vinstra, Gudsbrandsdalen OLSON,ANNE, Vinstra, Gudbrandsdalen LOKKEN,ANNE, Vinstra, Gudbrandsdalen I am researching my grandparents origin from Norway. All I know is that Ole married Annie, in Norway, a daughter Lydia was born in Norway, and that Ole left Norway for the USA around 1904-05 with two brothers. I believe their names were Chris and Peder. Ole went to Twin Valley, Minnesota where Anne joined him. It was there my Uncle Obert was born. They then came to Canada in 1906-07. If you can be of any assistance I would deeply appreciate it . Thank you. Audrey (nee:Sletten) Lealos

Judy Oliver - 05/19/98 12:29:09
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Great web page. I am looking for ERICKSON. My great grandfather came from Norway, Lewis Erickson, b. 1858. I have no other information. Any direction would be appreciated. please email me. Judy Oliver

Jim Pederson - 05/19/98 12:26:56
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Researching ancestors from Hurdal & Nannestad in Akershus County. Names include Hans PEDERSEN, Inger Marie CHRISTOFFERSDATTER, Poul PEDERSEN, and Karl PEDERSEN. Some of this family emigrated starting in 1857 and the last came in 1885. Most settled first in Fillmore County, MN. Hans & family came last and settled in Cottonwood County, MN. Poul & Karl later moved to Cottonwood County abt 1875. Other surnames connected to this family include HALVORSEN and SETER. They too first came to southern MN before scattering. I have over 1400 names in my family tree and looking for more. Will be pleased to share with others.

KJONNEGAARD Vossestranden, - 05/18/98 04:17:39
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I am taking an address off a letter dated Sept, 1913, and the rest of the address is Bergens Stift, Norway. I believe this is the Norway name of my grandfather, who became a Larsen upon coming to America. I believe his first name is Ernest, and he became a Lutheren minister in Minneapolis. Our name was changed to Lawson sometime in the 1920's but grandpa remained a Larsen. I'm looking for any links to grandpa, that would establish his place of birth, date of birth, and any family roots around Voss, Norway. Thank you.

N Anderson - 05/18/98 03:28:37
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I am looking for information on my Great-grandparents Severin and Valborg MELVOLD. Severin and 5 children homesteaded in Ottertail County, Minnesota. I have no information on Valborg. Two of their children remained in Norway. They were Olene and Englebret. Any help is appreciated.

Krista Nymark - 05/17/98 19:03:01
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NYMARK. I am a university student in Nova Scotia Canada and I wish to speak with my relatives in either Norway or America. My great grandfather immigrated from Norway as an adult. I know the name of a great aunt in Norway ..her name is Marta and she owns a large shipping company. This is all I know. If anyone shares my last name or knows anything about my NYMARK ancestors in Norway please contact me at my email adress. I am planning to visit Norway in August of 2000, I am applying to teah English and I will have graduated from University here in Canada with an English degree. Please contact me.

Matt Smith - 05/17/98 18:16:29
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I am 1/4 Norwegian and my grandfather is a full blooded Norwegian. His name is Louis John STADHIEM, Jr. His father, of course, was Louis John Stadhiem and his mother's name was Evelyn HELLE. Evelyn's father's name was John Helle. John's father was Ole Helle who came to the U.S. in 1857. Ole Helle was from a farm they called Helle in Valdres, Norway. One of my distant cousins made a genealogy of the Helle side of my family and traced it all the way back to the middle ages. I would like to learn more about the Stadhiem side of my family.

Kari R. Eide - 05/17/98 13:22:32
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Wow, I'm really impressed. This web site is REALLY good. I'm searching for my father's ancestors who originated from Folldal, Østerdalen. I've found a lot, but I'm now searching for people related to Lars Johannesson SLÅEN, born 1756. I do know a lot, because I've got the Folldal bygdebøker.... But I'm interested in some new information. Espescially about the immigrants to America... Kari R.

Bee Raedel - 05/17/98 03:44:08
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SAETTEM, Gustav - Trondheim - born 1822. My husband's great grandfather, emigrated to the USA in 1868. Would like to find relatives in Norway, and record of his parents.

Kris Hemingway - 05/17/98 03:18:10
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DANIELSEN, VILLUMSEN, VILLUMSDR, ANDERSON, OLSEN, PEDERSEN, of the Vest-Agder district in Norway.

Judy Snyder - 05/16/98 18:15:05
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Great web page. My Grandfather, Joseph Edvin Olson HUSOM (after the farm he was from in Norway) was an immigrant from Norway. I am just starting to research. Thanks for this great web page

Meredith Taylor - 05/16/98 01:26:57
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A very nice webpage! I have Scandinavian ancestors whom I'm searching for info on. Akerson, Anderson, Greenfield (Eliasson), Rasmussin, among others.