This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gulbrand, Gulbrandsen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hcC.2ACE/1340 Message Board Post: Seeking information about Nils Gulbrandsen, born February 22, 1865 in Ostre Slidre, Oppland, Norway and christened April 2, 1867 in Ostre Slidre, Oppland, Norway. The father of Nils Gulbrandsen was Gulbrand Nilsen and his mother was Sigri Nilsdr. I believe that this Nils Gulbrandsen came to the USA about 1891 and settled in Tacoma, Washington in 1900. His name in America was Nils Gulbrandsen Röine (altered to Royne) so perhaps he was connected to the place called Røn in Oppland. In 1906 Nils married Ingeborg Thomasdatter Kvale who was also born in Norway (in 1870) and came to the US about 1888. Nils and Ingeborg Royne were my wife's great grandfparents and she is interested in learning more about her Norwegian family and heritage. Thank you for any help you can provide. Gary N. Phillips Tacoma, Washington USA