This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: arakipederson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3184.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Debbie, According to the Oppland Kirkboker, for Vågå, "http://www.arkivnett.ol.no:81/dbsok/npginfo.asp?Code=VAG" the following is found for children of FRANZ FRANZSEN and RØNNOV (RØNNOG) IVERSDATTER living on the EKRE 1st born: ELDRI FRANZDATTER, born 28 April, baptized 05 May 1816 in Hedalen Kirke; witnesses were Anders Ekre, Poul Ekre, Christian Ekre, Anne Fougstad, and Ragnild Kruge. referanse 16, side 9, nummer 36b 2nd born: IVER FRANZSEN, born 22 December 1818, baptized 01 January 1819 in Hedalen Kirke; witnesses were Stener Fougstad, Christen Johnsen Ekre, Ole Hansen Pillervigen, Anne Frantzdatter Fougstad, Marit Torgersdatter Kruge, and Anne Torgersdatter Kruge. referanse 16, side 48, nummer 8 3rd born: STENER FRANZSEN, born 18 August, baptized 19 August 1821 in Hedalen Kirke; witnesses were Christen Ekre, Ole Hansen Ekre, Ole Aaseng, Ingri Frederiksdatter Aaseng, Marit Hansdatter Ekre. referanse 16, side 94, nummer 69 4th born: RAGNILD FRANZDATTER, born 21 July, baptized 25 July 1824 in Hedalen Kirke; witneses were Anders Ekre, Christen Ekre, Anders Hansen Ekre-eie, Marit Torgersdatter Ekre-eie, and Kari Andersdatter Ekre-eie. referanse 16, side 147, nummer 62b Additionally, FREDRIK FREDRIKSEN was born on 26 March and baptized on 01 April 1821 in Sel Kirke (there was a home baptism on 27 March - may have been born sickly and not expected to live). His parents were FREDRIK POULSEN and MARI FREDRIKSDATTER from the Øvre Thoug farm. Witnesses were Ole Otekeren, Syver Pladsen, Ole Olsen Otekeren, Ingeborg Thoug, and Guri Fougstad. Unfortunately, these records cover births only, from 1811 through 1904. Don't know where you'll find confirmation / marriage / death records because there is nothing ON LINE covering your era of interest. Hope this gives you a couple of pieces to your puzzle. Have a nice day! Clark in Japan 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.