Thanks Roger. I will sure give that a try, even though I am also less than proficient in the language. Cliff Roger Phillips wrote: > Cliff, > > I came across the history book Gardar og Slekter i Fron, by the same > author. I got in touch with my local library and through the library > lending program was able to obtain the book for review through a college in > Decorah, Iowa. Unfortunately, I understand no Norwegian either old or new > and the book was worthless to me. Fortunately, I was able to locate a > contact who had a contact in Norway and who did a rough translation from > which I was able to extend my research through the Family History Library > Catalog (IGI) and the various census records for Norway in the > digitalarkivet -- 1801, 1865, 1875 and 1900. > > I also have learned that this mailing list has many outstanding volunteers > who will help you with your research. > > Good Luck, > > Roger