Thanks to all who responded to the following query. I am somewhat less confused, but still wish someone would recognize the people! Thanks and best of the holidays to all. An easy question for you Norwegian experts from an Icelandic amateur. A fairly common name in Iceland is Thorkell. In Norway, the equivalent spelling is similar, but I don’t know exactly the standard - is it Torkel, and the son would be Torkelson? Or Torkleson? Also the first name (male) in Icelandic is Kritinn, is it Kristen in Norwegian. The person I am concerned with is Kristen Torkelson Lee (or whatever is the correct spelling), who was a homesteader in Pembina County, North Dakota. Also have what I think are 2 brothers, spelling is very hard to decipher, something like Stenor and Baswood Basol. Ring any bells with anyone? Thanks and Merry Christmas Arlan