Stories – Page 2 – Genealogical research in Norway

When there are errors in the “Bygdebok”

The Farm books for Oppdal municipality are many. This year the 9th in a series was published. The first one was published in 2001 and describes the…… Read more “When there are errors in the “Bygdebok””

Henrik Olsen Uv, in the front center,at the Jelhaugen farm. One of my great grandfathers was Henrik Olsen Uv born in 1855. He had six brothers, though…… Read more “The 7 Uv brothers; Hans, Ole and Henrik.”

The last few years, I have done several Heritage travels with clients and for my own research. It can be and is most often a magical experience.…… Read more “Heritage Travel – a magical experience”

As a child, I remember my grandfather told me a story about his grandmother working as a maid in Oslo (called Kristiania then), and that a drawing…… Read more “Lisabet Eriksdatter Rundhaugen born in Vinger (1846-1917)”

Ingvald was son of Karen Hansdatter Carlstad and Niels Hansen Brattlia, from Nordre Land in Oppland. Niels was a sargent in the army and he probably was…… Read more “Custom oarsman Ingvald Johan Hansen (1815-1888)”

Among my old possessions are many bibles. This one is printed in London in 1814. The local minister Cornelius Thomas Rønnau gave it to Eli Olsdatter Mellem.…… Read more “Eli Olsdatter Mellem’s old bible from Oppdal”