Jeff, It sure would be nice if you provided the permanent link to the page(s) you refer to. Then we can 'see' what you are querying and be in a better position to respond 'more quickly' to your question(s). My initial 'reaction' is that Thjem is a common abbreviation for Trondheim. And, while not positive, I think there is an area in/near Trondheim called Nordenfjelds. However, there also is a NORDFJELL in Eidskog, Hedmark. But I would suggest waiting for a response from someone locally. Have a nice day! Clark in Japan [email protected] wrote: > I looked in the Fron Parish Church Records and found two sisters that left > Fron for other destinations and need to know or a Clarification on where they > went. > Anne Halvorsdatter Branden on May 22, 1835 left Fron and went to Thjem or > Thjomo. Is this Trondheim? > Tora Halvorsdatter Branden on November 21, 1836 left Fron and went to place > called Nordenfjelds. Where are they referring to......

Hi Clark! You're correct Thjem is a common abbreviation for Trondhjem/Trondheim. The term Nordenfjelds refers to all of Norway north of the Dovre mountains, notably Trøndelag. In other words where the only Norwegian civilisation exists. There were regiments called Nordenfjeldske regiments. Olaf My initial 'reaction' is that Thjem is a common abbreviation for Trondheim. And, while not positive, I think there is an area in/near Trondheim called Nordenfjelds. However, there also is a NORDFJELL in Eidskog, Hedmark. But I would suggest waiting for a response from someone locally. Have a nice day! Clark in Japan