Martin Roe Eidhammer, Author at Norwegian Genealogy and then some

Friday finds

Friday finds – Week 44 2025

October 31, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 775 Views 0 Comments

Join me for this week’s Friday Finds — a small discovery from the world of genealogy, history, and Norway’s past

Norwegian Sources

Archival institutions in Norway

October 28, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 1662 Views 3 Comments

I often receive questions from readers about archival institutions in Norway. Here is an attempt to make a list as

Life in general......

Soothing Saturday: Two New Leaves on the Family Tree

October 25, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 1261 Views 1 Comment

Last November, my family tree sprouted two beautiful new leaves — twin grandchildren, Safina Cora and Cayde Roe. Becoming “Grandpa”

Friday finds

Friday finds: Week 43 – 2025

October 24, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 731 Views 0 Comments

Friday Finds is back with a collection of links that are mostly, but not always, related to Norway or genealogy.

Norwegian Sources

Bygdebøker Available Online (Outside the National Library)

October 21, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 7435 Views 4 Comments

This is a curated list of Norwegian bygdebøker (local history and genealogy books) that are freely available online outside the

Getting started / Your first steps

Exploring Genealogy: Essential Sources for Tracing Your Family History

October 20, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 1106 Views 0 Comments

In this article, we’ll explore various sources for genealogy research, including online databases, archives, and community resources.

Places to visit

How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Norway

October 18, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 1050 Views 0 Comments

Norway is a land of soaring fjords, shimmering glaciers, and charming coastal towns — a destination that feels both ancient

Software & note-taking

Best genealogy software in 2025 — a practical comparison

October 14, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 33247 Views 7 Comments

Building a family tree is part detective work, part storytelling — and the software or service we choose affects how

History

The 200th Anniversary of Norwegian Emigration to America

October 12, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 2304 Views 1 Comment

In 2025, Norway and the Norwegian-American community commemorate two centuries since the first organized group of Norwegian emigrants departed for

Life in general......

I will be trying out AI creation

October 9, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 963 Views 7 Comments

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in writing articles can be justified on several practical, ethical, and creative grounds.

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