This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thoraway Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3321.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ah, but YOU had some of the most important information to start with -- WHERE in Norway. And you were obviously already working at it as best you could. Not so hard to just point out a few things that were also available and 'whisper' in your ear. Is "Dalshaug" family the same as we've been working on above? 1865 census only shows a couple of likely locations at quick glance. It took me years to find one my own "Ole Olsens" (so far 14 as direct line ancestors HA). Knew nothing of birth year, nothing of WHERE. That one was HARD! Finally solved when a very old cousin of Mom's turned to me and said "Oh you mean that Ole? Well he was also known as Ole ------ (farm name I'm not mentioning here)." It was solved! I recognized the farm name from years of research on other ancestors from the same area. I wanted to jump up and run to the nearest computer to work on it - but sat and politely finished our conversations. You've been very rewarding to assist. You need more advice - ask. I'm so glad we got past your "I give up." that almost horrified me. 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.