Rjukan Arbeiderblad writes about Operation Freshman and the hostage taking in november 2017 World War II had an impact on almost everyone in Norway since the country…… Read more “WW2 and Rjukan, Telemark, in a timeline”
Category: How to Research in Norway
Tips and techniques on researching and searching for your Norwegian ancestors in Norway with Liv Birgit Christensen.
«Potetferie»
A fall day at Øverland Arboret in Bærum Week 40 is time for the fall vacation in the Oslo region. Until the 1970’s it was often called…… Read more “«Potetferie»”
Finn Christensen, a Waisenhus boy (Part 1)
The Waisenhus in Kongens gate 1 Every time I am in Oslo (previously called both Kristiania and Christiania) and pass the former Waisenhus in Kongens gate 1,…… Read more “Finn Christensen, a Waisenhus boy (Part 1)”
Anne Olsdatter Røyland, “child wanderer” from Åseral
Anne was born in Åseral municipality in 1841. Åseral is situated in (the old) Vest-Agder County. Her father was Ole Andersen Røyland (1778-1860), while her mother was…… Read more “Anne Olsdatter Røyland, “child wanderer” from Åseral”
A sailor from Nedre Hausland in Fjære
We have been working on a DNA case for a long time, trying to find the original Norwegian name of a Welsh seaman. One possible person we…… Read more “A sailor from Nedre Hausland in Fjære”
A sailor from Froland: Gunerius Severin Omundsen Skuggestøl
The paper Vestlandet from Arendal included news of sailings and accidents involving ships originating from the area. We can see that some ships are headed for Cardiff…… Read more “A sailor from Froland: Gunerius Severin Omundsen Skuggestøl”
Amerikabrev – letters from America
The emigrants from Norway sent many letters home. They wanted to inform their families that they had arrived safely in the US. They wanted to tell family…… Read more “Amerikabrev – letters from America”
A DNA mystery in Agder county.
We are working on a DNA case where a man from Norway born in 1875, marries in Great Britain and has a family. He works as a…… Read more “A DNA mystery in Agder county.”
RootsTech Connect 2021 – 25–27 February
This week it is RootsTech Connect and it is of course an online conference. There are hundreds of lectures in English and in other languages as well.…… Read more “RootsTech Connect 2021 – 25–27 February”
2000 Oppdalinger emigrated to the US and Canada
Norway is one of the countries with highest emigration to North America, from 1825 and 100 years onward, in relation to the populations size. More than 800.000…… Read more “2000 Oppdalinger emigrated to the US and Canada”
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