| Name : Cathy Paulson |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email :
cpaulson@mvtvwireless.com |
| Heritage : Norwegian - Valdres |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Previous posts to
this guestbook have been archived. Please visit
http://geocities.datacellar.net/~valdressamband/archguest.html (or follow the links from the
Guest Book page) to read those guest book entries. |
| Date : November 25, 2001 |
 |
| Name : Dean Trytten |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email :
tryttenanchor@sprintmail.com |
| Heritage : Norway, VIK, Tryti
Farm |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : The Bygdebok lists
Burk nr. 3 (page 642)lists Ola Olson Djuvvik moving to the Tryti farm and becoming our
ancestor. In Bygdebok (Djuvvik) page 697 and 698 it apprears Ola's father was Ola
Ellingson Kvale. Is Kvale a farm name and kommune is it in. If you |
| Date : 27 Nov. 2001 |
| |
| Name : Phyllis Quail Knutson |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : piquko@aol.com |
| Heritage : 1/2 Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : In his personal
history my grandfather, Ole Anderson Quail wrote: "I was born on a farm in Vestre
Slidre (Post Office Fagernes). I was baptized and confirmed by the Reverend Vinsness in
Lomes Church." My question is: "Is Lomes Church the same as the Lom |
| Date : 30 Nov 2001 |
| |
| Name : David Johnson |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email :
fxharleyrider@hotmail.com |
| Heritage : Norway |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : valdres |
| Comments : |
| Date : 12/2/01 |
| |
| Name : Phyllis Knutson |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : piquko@aol.com |
| Heritage : |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Noticed that the last
part of my message on 30 Nov was cut off. My question should read "Is Lomes church
the same as Lomen Church." |
| Date : 3 Dec 2001 |
| |
| Name : Denise |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : mamaneenie@aol.com |
| Heritage : norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : sonstegard |
| Parish : |
| Comments : |
| Date : |
| |
| Name : Jean Marthaler |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : marwendt@astound.net |
| Heritage : Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : Nord Aurdal |
| Comments : My great great
grandmother was from the Hjelle farm in Nord Aurdal. My question is about the painting
called "Hjelle in Valdres". Is this painting of the Hjelle farm in Nord Aurdal
or in Vang? Thank you! |
| Date : 12-14-2001 |
| |
| Name : Julie Milan |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : jmilan3@yahoo.com |
| Heritage : Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : Dahl |
| Parish : |
| Comments : I have been trying to
find out more about my great-great grandmother Carrie Dahl. According to her obituary she
was born April 11, 1858 in Valders, Norway. Her father was Thomas Dahl. The family
immigrated to the USA in 1862. I think her mother's name was |
| Date : 12-27-01 |
| |
| Name : David Moxness |
| HomePage URL : Google |
| Email : dmoxness@msn.com |
| Heritage : All Norse (1/4
Valdres) |
| Genealogy Search : See below. |
| Parish : Several |
| Comments : It has been awhile
since I received Betty's huge family tree chart of my grandfather Ole Ringsaker. Am still
amazed, though. |
| Date : 12/28/01 |
| |
| Name : John Gullickson |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : JohnGullicksonSR@msn.com
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| Heritage : Norwegian/Prussian |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Great Great
Grandparents: Ole IVERSON / VIK VALDRESS Aase RAUK / GOL HALLINGDAL Haldor HALVORSON /
BJORGAAS EVANGER |
| Date : |
| |
| Name : Heidi Bergsbakken |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : tvengehe@online.no |
| Heritage : Torger Tvenge |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : My great grandfathers
broters name was Torger Engelsønn Tvenge. He was born in 1870. He was a buisnisman and a
farmer and lived in St. Paul.Minn. I would love to get in toutch with any relative I might
have in the US. Pleas e-mail if you are able to help |
| Date : january 3rd. 2002 |
| |
| Name : Dorann Perry |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : DPerrysumo@aol.com |
| Heritage : 1/2 Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : Lockrem and
Stokdal |
| Parish : |
| Comments : I am interested in
any information about Andreas(or Anders) and Serina Stokdal from Rennesby, Norway, my
great grandparents. Also,parents of Anna Lockrem (1892-1925), my grandmother. |
| Date : 1/3/01 |
| |
| Name : Dorann Perry |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : DPerrysumo@aol.com |
| Heritage : 1/2 Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : Lockrem and
Stokdal |
| Parish : |
| Comments : I am interested in
any information about Andreas(or Anders) and Serina Stokdal from Rennesby, Norway, my
great grandparents. Also,parents of Anna Lockrem (1892-1925), my grandmother. |
| Date : 1/3/02 |
| |
| Name : David Engen |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : engen55@aol.com |
| Heritage :
Norwegian/Scottish-Irish |
| Genealogy Search : Engen |
| Parish : Valdres, N. Aurdal |
| Comments : My great-grandfather
John I. Engen came to the US in 1892. His father was Ivar Oleson Engen and his mother was
Sessel Syversd Moen. My cousins are working on a family geneaology right now so any
information or connections to family history is appreciated |
| Date : 1/4/02 |
| |
| Name : Arvid Nybroten |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : arvidnybroten@aol.com |
| Heritage : About as Norwegian as
you can get. My mother and my father's mother were from Bagn and my father's father from
Holera in Sor Aurdal |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : I have been trying to
find if there are any records of any of my ancestor who had coats-of-coats. The most
promising possiblity is Brattrud since it appears to be the oldest of the family names.
You you know the site for any Norwegian heraldic authority. |
| Date : January 12, 2002 |
| |
| Name : Arvid Nybroten |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : arvidnybroten@aol.com |
| Heritage : About as Norwegian as
you can get. My mother and my father's mother were from Bagn and my father's father from
Holera in Sor Aurdal |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : I have been trying to
find if there are any records of any of my ancestors who bore coats-of-coats. The most
promising possiblity is Brattrud since it appears to be the oldest of the family names
there is a family tradition about a baron having once lived |
| Date : January 12, 2002 |
| |
| Name : Steve Johnson |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : sjjohn32127@aol.com |
| Heritage : Norwegien |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Mother and Father
both Norweigen. Family tree reflects most ancestors lived in Etnedal, E Slidre, N Aurdal,
S Aurdal, Vang, etc. |
| Date : 01/13/02 |
| |
| Name : Yvonne Louise Bennett |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : yonibear7@cs.com |
| Heritage : Rogne-Kolstad |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : |
| Date : January 22, 2002 |
| |
| Name : Beverly Henderson |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : Dokke@AOL.com |
| Heritage : Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : Oppland |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Does anyone know if a
place called Hauge is located in Valdres? |
| Date : 1/23/2002 |
| |
| Name : Faith Sederquist |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : zigandzager@aol.com |
| Heritage : 1/2 Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : Haugsrud |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Hi -- I'm curious as
to my Grandfather, John Haugsrud, and Grandmother, Inga Larsen's lineage. John (Johan?)
was born in 1886 in Stange (Romedal?), I believe. They immigrated to the US in 1923 with
their 3 children, Ingvar, John, and Aogot. Any informati |
| Date : 1/27/02 |
| |
| Name : Sharon Welter |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : swelter1@fairview.org |
| Heritage :
Omsrud-Thordson-Torgrimson |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Emigration to U.S.
1852. We will celebrate 150th year this August 2002. Family is from Bogn |
| Date : February 1, 2002 |
| |
| Name : Arild Øvergaard |
| HomePage URL :
http://home.c2i.net/fam-overgaard/ |
| Email : fam.overgaard@c2i.net |
| Heritage : |
| Genealogy Search : Valdres |
| Parish : Valdres |
| Comments : I've made my family
tree available from my new website. It contains some 3.000 names from Valdres. My goal for
this year is to fill 8 whole generations, and I hope I can get help from "someone out
there". I also hope to help others in their genealogical |
| Date : 3'rd of February 2002 |
| |
| Name : Dennis Lee |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : dl1957i@msn.com |
| Heritage : Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : Oppland |
| Parish : several |
| Comments : Seeking information
on my grandmother's heritage. Her name was Sigri (Sarah) Gulbranson, father's name was
Thor. G-gf was Gudbrand Throndsen (maybe). My records show Sigri born in Valdres. Please
contact me if you have any information. |
| Date : 2/5/2002 |
| |
| Name : Susan Hove-Pabst |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : rushnomore@rushmore.com |
| Heritage : father, John G. Hove
(Hovi?) born in Valdres, 1903 |
| Genealogy Search : none |
| Parish : |
| Comments : |
| Date : 2-6-02 |
| |
| Name : Kenneth L. Dahl |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : kensallydahl@Huntel.net |
| Heritage : Rikansrud |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : Gol |
| Comments : I would interested in
joining your org. Am I in the right area to find info. about the Rigansruds or Rikansruds.
I believe that they came from the Gol area. |
| Date : 2/8/2002 |
| |
| Name : Marianne Gjerdbakken
kultom |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : m-kultom@c2i.net |
| Heritage : |
| Genealogy Search : Land and
Valdres |
| Parish : Torpa in Norway |
| Comments : I look after pepole
in USA from Nordre Land. |
| Date : 25.2.2002 |
| |
| Name : timothy thorson |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : pastymorant@hotmail.com |
| Heritage : norse |
| Genealogy Search : ya sure ya
betcha! |
| Parish : Bjørgo |
| Comments : glad to find you
folks - have family from Bjørgo; Valle (Setesdal); and Fitjar (Stord) |
| Date : 270202 |
| |
| Name : David |
| HomePage URL :
http://www.goingpostal.cc/scan |
| Email : david@goingpostal.cc |
| Heritage : Irish/Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Good work! |
| Date : 2 Mar 02 |
| |
| Name : Robert and Helen Lerohl |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : rhlerohl@hcinet.net |
| Heritage : Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : Vang, Valdres |
| Comments : |
| Date : 03 / 03/ 02 |
| |
| Name : Melissa Boen Roth |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : jmroth75@bellsouth.net |
| Heritage : Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : Boen Family |
| Parish : Aurdal |
| Comments : Looking for family
members related to Elmer O. Boen of Fergus Falls, MN (1882-1956). Elmer married Hazel
Harrington. I am Elmer's oldest living grand-daughter. I believe Elmer's father was an
Anders (Anton) Boen. Thanks in advance for any clues. |
| Date : March 10, 2002 |
| |
| Name : Terry Lee |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email :
terrysatherlee@valleycity.net |
| Heritage : Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : My Grandmother, Anne
Øie, was from Øye and my Grandfather, Anners Olsen Sather, was from Nord-Aurdal parish. |
| Date : Mar 3, 2002 |
| |
| Name : Edward Amundson |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email :
eamundson@mwilliamslaw.com |
| Heritage : Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search :
Amundson/Syverud Families Etnedal |
| Parish : Steinsetsbygda |
| Comments : Interested in
contacting other family members who may be members of the Samband. Great-grandson of
Anders Amundson and Inger Syverud. Both immigrated to barron Co. Wisconsin. |
| Date : March 12, 2002 |
| |
| Name : Char Nelson |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : charnels@netzero.net |
| Heritage : Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : Veblen |
| Parish : |
| Comments : My husband's
ancestors has a Anders Knudsen Veblen in it. I have no birth, death dates for him. Is this
the same man who founded Valdres Samband? His wife was Marit Tostensdtr. I have no dates
for her either. Could someone answer my query? Thank you. |
| Date : March 21, 2002 |
| |
| Name : Delores Edmonson |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : CTN22259@Centurytel.net |
| Heritage : Norwegian/German |
| Genealogy Search : Bjelbole,
Dahle, Moen, Graue, Brujeld, Rockne, Johnson,Istad |
| Parish : Voss, Norway |
| Comments : Looking this site
over. It is so interresting. Feel free to contact me if interrested in people I may have
information about. Thank you. |
| Date : 4/7/02 |
| |
| Name : Mark Axness |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : axness@hotmail.com |
| Heritage : N. Aurdal,
Valdres,Noway |
| Genealogy Search :
familytreemaker.com |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Great web site! |
| Date : 4-7-02 |
| |
| Name : Sandra Dill |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : kajunkrab@aol.com |
| Heritage : Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Andrew E.
Anderson,Bertha Holgerson,O.E. Anderson from Oslo,Asak areas. Am searching for
information, my ggf immigrated here in 1863. Any info appreciated |
| Date : 4/13/02 |
| |
| Name : Kathy Ranum |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : |
| Heritage : Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : North-Aurdal, Valdres |
| Comments : The orginal spelling
of our family name is "Ranheim". I was so lucky to have an Uncle who traced our
"family name" back to 1463; and our actual "family tree" back to 1600
! |
| Date : 4/29/02 |
| |
| Name : Dorothy Buck |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : dlbuck@wiktel.com |
| Heritage : Pure Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Hello to all of you I
am looking for my Great Grandmother. Her maiden name was Sara Tupper and she was marriwed
to Ole Ciffgaard. They had 4girls and 2 boys. Anne, Lena, Julia and Helen Don't know the
boys names. They were born in Yellow Medicine Ti |
| Date : April 30 2002 |
| |
| Name : Nils Erik Østerud |
| HomePage URL :
http://www.vefsnslekt.org |
| Email : web@vefsnslekt.org |
| Heritage : |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Just to tell about a
new genealogylink. http://www.vefsnslekt.org is located in Nordalnd county, Vefsn kommune
in Norway. Need help to find ancestors from Vefsn - send an e-mail. |
| Date : 3.5.02 |
| |
| Name : wendy briscoe |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email :
wendydbriscoe@yahoo.co.uk |
| Heritage : |
| Genealogy Search : wara |
| Parish : |
| Comments : has anyone have any
information on the norwegian surname wara/vara believed the surname orginated from the
finnmark area of norway |
| Date : 7 may 2002 |
| |
| Name : Helene Ring Teppan |
| HomePage URL :
http://www.avimedia.no/helene/genealogy/index.htm |
| Email : helenert@hotmail.com |
| Heritage : Born and raised in
Norway! |
| Genealogy Search : Sønderol |
| Parish : Vang, Valdres, Norway |
| Comments : I am searching for
the decendants of : 1. Torkel Sønderol - Born: 1819, Vang, Valdres, Norway Married: 1849
Died: Bryant, South Dakota Torkel married Randi Knutsdatter in 1849 2.Anders Sønderol
Born: 5 Apr 1824, Vang, Valdres, Norway Marrie |
| Date : 14.5.2001 |
| |
| Name : Helene Ring Teppan |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : |
| Heritage : |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : As I though, it
wasn't room for all that in the guestbook, so check out my homepage for more detailes:) |
| Date : 14.5.2002 |
| |
| Name : Edward Amundson |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : amundson@easystreet.com |
| Heritage : |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Hurra for Syttende
Mai! |
| Date : |
| |
| Name : Debbie Semple |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : dsemple@mc.net |
| Heritage : Norwegian/Swedish |
| Genealogy Search : Vang,
Valders, Norway, Farm of Boe |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Searching for my
ancestors. Great, Great Grandfather was Ove Oveson born July 17, 1838 married Carrie
Unknown last name. They are from Vang, Valders, Norway, Farm of Boe. |
| Date : May 22, 2002 |
| |
| Name : Patti Evans |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : evansjp@theriver.com |
| Heritage : Norwegian |
| Genealogy Search : Peter
Peterson/Halberg |
| Parish : |
| Comments : Trying to find
relatives on my father's mother's side from Oslo or area. Peter (or Nils) married Marie
Gordon from Naviss and came to America around 1855. |
| Date : May 28, 2002 |
| |
| Name : Nancy Groves |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : skichamp2000@yahoo.com |
| Heritage : Hemsing family of
Valdres |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : I am one of 9
children of James Nelson Laraby and Mildred Hemsing-Laraby of Granite Falls, MN. Mildred's
parents were Kristofer (Christ) Hemsing and Julia Rasmussen-Hemsing from Valdres and Leir,
Norway. Several of Kristopher's siblings came to America, i |
| Date : 6/3/2002 |
| |
| Name : Beth Juran |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : |
| Heritage : |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : |
| Comments : |
| Date : |
| |
| Name : Rodne Nybroten |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email :
Rodney.Nybroten@ABMC-ER.org |
| Heritage : Norsk |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : Valdres |
| Comments : |
| Date : 13 June 02 |
| |
| Name : James |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : james411@att.net |
| Heritage : Nor/Ger |
| Genealogy Search : |
| Parish : God's |
| Comments : Would like to know
more about Valders and the people now and then last 50yrs.! Spent time there in the 50's
,would like to maybe retire there. |
| Date : July4th |
| |
| Name : James |
| HomePage URL : |
| Email : james411@att.net |
| Heritage : Nor/Ger |
| Genealogy Search : pankratz |
| Parish : God's |
| Comments : |
| Date : July4th |
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