This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LindaJBergan Surnames: Koljonen, Luusua (Losoa), Muckala, Ruonaniemi, Keskikallio Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.houghton/2437.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Its nice to have such a quick reply, thank you. Can I ask how you are related to the Koljonen and Luusua families? I have found that on my paternal grandfather's side, the Muckala side, they were constantly going back and forth to the upper peninsula. I spent a lot of time reading the New York Mills newspapers on file at the Minnesota History Center years ago. I discovered one of the reasons was church-related. They went up there to study and be confirmed. I think they also had family there although when my great-grandfather moved to Minnesota, all of his children moved too, even those who were already married. I have not found a Sami connection on that side although they came from the same area in Norway as the Koljonen and Luusua families. My Grandma Rachel kept in contact with the relatives in Norway and I have corresponded with a cousin, Randi-Irene Losoa, for many years. We do have a site on myfamily.com that many of the relatives on both sides of the ocean are on. If you have Luusua, Koljonen or Muckala ancestry I would be glad to invite you. Some members are excellent photographers and there are some great pictures posted every now and then. Fortunately, the Norwegians all speak good English! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.