I have a branch of Melbys with a few Oles in it. (Seems to be a big farm in Norway-lots of families) My ancestors came to US in 1880's also. First stop was in or near Lyon Co. MN and then they moved on to Wells Co. ND. Where did your Ole Melby live in the US? Elaine Homan -----Original Message----- From: Janni <jbelgum@home.com> To: VALDRES-L@rootsweb.com <VALDRES-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, January 22, 2000 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [VALDRES-L] Verdi >Melby is a farm name in Valdres. So-- maybe Valdres is what you are looking for! When was he born? > >Hilsen, Janni > -----Original Message----- > From: JJAAA5@aol.com <JJAAA5@aol.com> > To: VALDRES-L@rootsweb.com <VALDRES-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: Saturday, January 22, 2000 4:55 PM > Subject: [VALDRES-L] Verdi > > > I found a record that could be helpful to my genealogy search. It mentioned > that this person, Ole Melby, came from "Verdi" (Norway) in 1888. I can't > locate it. > > Any suggestions? > Jerry > > > ==== VALDRES Mailing List ==== > ============================= VALDRES SAMBAND ========================= > VALDRES SAMBAND web page at http://www.valdressamband.org > > > >==== VALDRES Mailing List ==== >========================VALDRES SAMBAND 1899-1999====================== >Interested in joining the Valdres Samband, call >June Adele Dolva (218)233-7134 if you have questions >