Hi Shirley - Not sure where you have been on-line, but you will find some info at these places. http://www.hist.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?earkivverket/us/minn1880&116819 This is a census of Norwegians living in Minnesota in 1880. It should bring you right to the page with information about Sven Evensen and Even Oie. More state census at: http://www.hist.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe These databases are WONDERFUL! Using the pull down arrows, select either fornavn [first name], etternavn [surname] or gardsnavn [farm name]. In next pulldown arrow, choose the words "show all" and then press the search button. It will list all first names, or surnames or farm names in alphabetical order. Highlite the one(s) you want and press "finn postane" and the records will appear. Clicking on the 3-4 digit number on the left most side of the screen will bring further information about that line of information. You will see that there was a farm named Øie in Vang. It will list the people there - including a lodger named Jørgan Evens(on). If you haven't worked with the Digital Archives Of Norway - try it!! The address is: http://www.hist.uib.no/arkivverket/index-en.htm Hope this helps. Happy Hunting. Trudy