On Tue, 09 Jan 2001 15:15:37 -0800, Robert Heiling <rheil@qwest.net> muttered something to the effect of: >You may be off by only one letter. The Swedish given-name Olle (name day >in Sweden July 29th) would form the patronymic of Ollesson. It's easy to >see how an e could change to an o if poorly written or misunderstood. > >Bob > > thanks very much, much appreciated Marc exile

Exile wrote: > Hi all, > > I am trying to trace the above surname, thanks to some wonderful help > in the past from this ng we have been abnle to determine that the name > is more likely to be of Swedish origin rather than Norwegain as we > thought. > Does anyone know of a site (if one exists even) where I can type in a > variant of the name to see what it sounds like in swedish / norwegian? > > The reason I ask is that we have 2 prime names that seem most likey > and were wondering what each would sound like to "british" ears to see > if when entering the UK an official misheard the name and therefore > wrote it down wrongly. > Longshot I know, and if anyone thinks I'm going down a pointlesss road > then please let me know. > > Take care all, > > Marc Ollosson > > exile You may be off by only one letter. The Swedish given-name Olle (name day in Sweden July 29th) would form the patronymic of Ollesson. It's easy to see how an e could change to an o if poorly written or misunderstood. Bob

Hi all, I am trying to trace the above surname, thanks to some wonderful help in the past from this ng we have been abnle to determine that the name is more likely to be of Swedish origin rather than Norwegain as we thought. Does anyone know of a site (if one exists even) where I can type in a variant of the name to see what it sounds like in swedish / norwegian? The reason I ask is that we have 2 prime names that seem most likey and were wondering what each would sound like to "british" ears to see if when entering the UK an official misheard the name and therefore wrote it down wrongly. Longshot I know, and if anyone thinks I'm going down a pointlesss road then please let me know. Take care all, Marc Ollosson exile

Greetings, I have come across a family letter from Finland, dated 1948. I would very much like to hear a translation of the text. The letter is posted at http://www.lakenet.com/~ronfam/letter.htm Thank you in advance Todd Ronning Two Harbors, Minnesota

Tue, 09 Jan 2001 18:07:22 GMT, in soc.genealogy.nordic, Pat <pcsprague@pobox.com> wrote: >Does anyone know what happen to the web site Finnmark Emigration or it's >author Trond Ballo? > >I recommended the site to someone and they told me they couldn't get >into it. I tried and had the same problem. Did Trond pull the site? I >have tried to send a message but I haven't got any response. > http://home.online.no/~otjoerge/gen-link/emi_imi.htm -- Otto Jørgensen - 0467 Oslo http://home.online.no/~otjoerge/

"Carol Smith , by way of Alf Christophersen <alf.christophersen@basalmed.uio.no>" <buzzard@infi.net> skrev i melding news:4.2.0.58.20010109012708.01f9d5d0@uio-pop.uio.no... > Astri Christiansdtr, acc. to the 1865 census, was b. in Holme Prgj. She > is b. 1794 according to this census. > > Does anyone have a bygdebok for Holmen Knibestol Furoy? I don't know of any Knibestol or Furoy in Holme Prgj. (Holme is now called Holum). Knibestøl is only found in Fjotland. > This comes from the Fjotland Bygdebok, I believe on p. 45. She m. Tollak Knudsson > I would like to find her parents, and I did find one family that fits in > the 1801 census. Just don't want to get off on the wrong track. THANKS! May be these are the right persons from 1865 and 1801? 1865 Østre Fjotland Fjotland Bruli nedre* 1 Tollak Knuds. Husfader Husmand med Jord g 69 m Fjotlands Prgj. Astri Kristensd. hans Kone g 72 k Holme Prgj. Karen Tollaksd. deres Datter ug 36 k Fjotlands Prgj. sindssvag 1801 Mandalhs Holme Løvdalh Kleiven Christen Stiansen Husbonde 44 Begge i 1te ægteskab Bonde og grdbruger M Christine Mortensd Hans kone 43 Begge i 1te ægteskab K Stian Christensen Deres børn 15 M Morten Christens Deres børn 11 M Astrid Christensd Deres børn 7 K Stenvor Christensd Deres børn 3 K If this is right, the family may be found in the Laudal Bygdebook, and not the Holum Bygdebook. I don't have this book available right now, but might have a look later. -- Best Regards Kjell Skagestad kskagest@online.no http://home.online.no/~kskagest/

Does anyone know what happen to the web site Finnmark Emigration or it's author Trond Ballo? I recommended the site to someone and they told me they couldn't get into it. I tried and had the same problem. Did Trond pull the site? I have tried to send a message but I haven't got any response. Thanks, Pat

Can anyone help me please my e-mail address is dgoodsir@pacific.net.au I am very appreciative yours David Goodsir Brisbane Queensland Australia

Astri Christiansdtr, acc. to the 1865 census, was b. in Holme Prgj. She is b. 1794 according to this census. Does anyone have a bygdebok for Holmen Knibestol Furoy? This comes from the Fjotland Bygdebok, I believe on p. 45. She m. Tollak Knudsson I would like to find her parents, and I did find one family that fits in the 1801 census. Just don't want to get off on the wrong track. THANKS! Carol in CO

Hi, I am looking for anyone who may have information from the Mo Parish near Skafså, Telemark or farm infomation in the Mo parish area, farms I am looking for are Moen, Hauge, Visland

Does anybody have an interest in the following, Peter Sisk (M) (Spouse) Lisa Jacobsdr (Marriage) 7 May 1815 / Kariskoga,Orebro, Sweden Adam Sisk (M) (Christening) 6 December 1812 / Juva,Mikkeli, Finland (F) Staffan Sisk (M) Stina Auwin Carl Sisk (M) (B) 6 November 1811 / Studzienna,Mikolaja, Poland (F) Franz Sisk (M) Verona Jamborin Marianna Sisk (F) (B) 9 July1809 / Studzienna, Mikolaja, Poland (F) Georg Sisk (NO E ON THIS FIRST NAME) (M) Marianna Schwirczkinn Yekesyimiia Sisk (F) (Christening) 8 November 1838 / Ovadno, Ukraine, Ussr (F) K.N. Sisk (M) Anastasiia Ivanova -- Slán tamall. Brendan Sisk Castlemary, Cloyne, Co. Cork, Ireland. http://brensisk.tripod.com/

Hello. First, happy new year to everyone. Now, I am looking for the following 2 books of the above named title volumes 5 and 6. All of the libraries I searched had only volumes 1 and 2. Can anyone tell me where I can find these 2 books? I don't want to purchase them if the information that I am looking for is not in there. Thanks. Linda beaudet@ntl.sympatico.ca

"Viola Seward" <olla@eot.com> wrote in message news:3A593D08.FAA6859D@eot.com... > In searching for my Jonsen/ Jonssen family in Yetteroy in 1801 census > found this word. ( Sivilstand ) What does that mean? It means "civil status". Kurt F

Viola Seward <olla@eot.com> a écrit dans le message : 3A593D08.FAA6859D@eot.com... > In searching for my Jonsen/ Jonssen family in Yetteroy in 1801 census > found this word. ( Sivilstand ) What does that mean? > Thank you. > Viola. > civil status, it could also refer to marital condition or family status. Kelly Petit

My ggrandfather had two brothers. Rasmuss and Hansaire. Rasmuss became Rasmussen. But what would Hansire become? Hans!! Believe Jonsen/Jonssen was the surname. Father Arnt. Born Ytteroy. Thank you. Viola.

Brandon Westley <bbw@mediaone.net> wrote in message news:6CO36.35376$1t.1739183@typhoon.ne.mediaone.net... > I'm looking for information regarding Jens Bull who was the "Provost" > (Soknepresti) Prefect of Lÿe Parish of Jaederen > Brandon Westley > bbw@mediaone.net I have some information from a newspaper article that I will send you. You most likely have the secion from the Time bygebok (if not I can send that also). I will l verify your address via email. Dale Haaland

In searching for my Jonsen/ Jonssen family in Yetteroy in 1801 census found this word. ( Sivilstand ) What does that mean? Thank you. Viola.

Hello Jan Kåre, Duluth is located in St. Louis County of Minnesota. They have one of the best County Web sites online in Minnesota. Lots of census, naturalization and other records. Check them out here: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnstloui/ Margit Jan Kåre Bergland wrote: > My father, now 88 years old, has told me this story: > > His aunt, Karoline Sophie E. Pettersdatter (maybe written Karoline/ > Caroline, Sophie/Sofie, Pet(t)ersdatter/Pet(t)ersen (-son)/Pedersen > (-son) in America), was born in Groenjord(Grønjord), Lenvik, Troms,Norway 28.sep. 1859. Her christening-date was 6 nov.1859. Her parents were Petter Mathias Henriksen and Kristiana Margrethe Pedersdatter. > > Karoline emigrated to America, - maybe her sister Olianna Margrethe > Pettersdatter, born 28.feb. 1862, christened 29 june 1862, also followed her to America. > > My father, born 1912, can remember from his childhood that the family in Norway got Christmas greetings from Karoline, probably settled in > Duluth, Minnesota. He has a weak remind that she had married a man, imigrated from Sweden (maybe not correct) in that time. He can remeber a name,Lars Larsen, maybe her husband? Perhaps she took her husbands family name? > This Christmas-greetings stopped, but my father doesn`t know what happened to Karoline (and her sister Olianna?). > Did she get children? Are there still descendants living in Duluth or anywhere in America? > My father would be happy to know the truth. Can anyone please help us to find Karoline or Olianna in imigrant registers, church registers or where she(they) is(are) buried ? Maybe we can find relatives ? > Please help us with this search ! Tell us where to search!!!!!!!! > Are there other "Duluth`s" in America that could be her living-place about 1910-1930? > We look forward to get answers, thank you and all good wishes from Norway! > > Jan Kaare Bergland

I would like to know how I can find the cemetary lists for Melhus and Tromso cemetaries. Thanks, Marna

I am looking for the descendantes after of the following people: 1 Nils Benjamin Jensen, born june 22nd 1879 in Vareide in Flakstad. He went to America around 1903 with his sister Magda, but her descendantes say they know nothing about her brother. 2 Helga Annye Arntsen, born june 8th 1887 in Kilan in Flakstad in Lofoten. She went to America, but I do not know where she setteled down. 3 Astrid Ovidie Arntsen, born september 29th 1898 in Kilan in Flakstad in Lofoten. She went to America, but I do not know where she setteled down. If you know any descendants of the peole above please send a mail! best regards Einar B. Benjaminsen benjam@online.no