This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pplutt Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3226.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Was your family living on the Bonderud farm in the 1865 census? My great grandfather was,,,, he had three older brothers that I know nothing about, Hans, Lars & Christian. The two younger brothers immigrated to South Dakota. By inheritance rule, Hans would have got the farm, and his children would have surname Hanson. 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.