Sat, 26 Feb 2000 22:33:02 EST skreiv ERLINGSHIRL@aol.com : >We are researching Clara Oie born in Mn. in 1880 and married to Soren Holdahl >in Roseau in 1904. Clara's father and grandfather were Sven and Even >respectively. She had a large family of about 9. Her sister, Josie, lived >and died in Mankato. We do not have a clue as to where to look in Norway for >this last name. We guess it may have been shortened when they immigrated in >the mid 1880's. Could it be from Oyer? >Thanks! >Shirley Holdahl Maybe it can be Øye in Vang, Valdres. I have not any information about Øye here, but on monday I can look for it. Or perhaps Betty have some information. Med hilsen Norodd Bergene, 2910 Aurdal T 61364611 fax 61362202 noroddb@online.no http://home.sol.no/~noroddb http://members.xoom.com/norodd