Norway was invaded by Germany on April 9th, 1940, in a surprise attack. The war lasted until May 8th, 1945. Being 85 and 80 years ago, it…… Read more “WW2 in Norway and Namsos”
Tag: genealogy
Emigranter i familien – de som reiste til USA eller Canada
Tre av min farfars søsken emigrerte til USA og Chicago-området. Ragnar i 1923, Gunvor i 1926 og Odd i 1929. Her er Odd og niesen Berit (datter…… Read more “Emigranter i familien – de som reiste til USA eller Canada”
I manns minne – memories
Aslaug and Halvor rented a staul at Hegtren, Tinn. This was a place for summer pasture. You can see them both in the picture. I think that…… Read more “I manns minne – memories”
Släktforskardagarna 2024 i Malmö – a Swedish genealogy conference
The ArkivDigital exhibition area. Always well visited. The annual Swedish genealogy conference was held on the 24th and 25th of August 2024 in Malmo. This conference is…… Read more “Släktforskardagarna 2024 i Malmö – a Swedish genealogy conference”
Olsok – Olaf’s Wake
Stiklestad church – the photo is taken at 10.30 PM on August 1st 2022. Olsok is a Catholic day of celebration in memory of King Olav who…… Read more “Olsok – Olaf’s Wake”
The rich history of the Ringerike area of Buskerud
Norderhov church also called Ringeriksdomen. Ringerike is a large municipal district in the county of Buskerud. Knowing its history might help you understand what the people think…… Read more “The rich history of the Ringerike area of Buskerud”
The Norwegian farm – gården – some terms
The Kaldahl or Kaldal farm in Namdalseid, about 1942. The farm was also called Pedergården, after the owner Peder Edvardson Kaldal (1859-1951). Most of the Norwegian population…… Read more “The Norwegian farm – gården – some terms”
Errors we all have made!
Celebrating the marriage of Elling Olsen Uv, the young man on the left. His uncles Henrik the younger with mustache and cowboyhat, Henrik the older second to…… Read more “Errors we all have made!”
A visit from Duluth, Minnesota.
From the left: Ole H. Storli, Henrik Olsen Uv, Anna Soneson, Anne H. Storli, Ole H. Storli, Dordi H. Storli and Audun Arntsen Storli. In 1930, Anne…… Read more “A visit from Duluth, Minnesota.”
Relationships
IN NORWEGIAN AND ENGLISH Mother and daughter, Kristiania about 1905. Adoptivbarn: Adopted child Ane: Progenitor, ancestor, forebear Barn/børn: Child, children Bestefar: Grandfather Besteforeldre/besteforældre: Grandparents Bestemor: Grandmother Broderdatter: Niece (daughter…… Read more “Relationships”
Genealogical research in Norway 
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