Independence as a Football Game
The story of Nils Trulsen Bru b. 1776 in Rennesøy, Rogaland.
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Norwegian Genealogy and then some
Genealogy, history and culture from Norway
History
A new life in New Zealand
When we speak about the Norwegian emigration, we tend to think that they all went to the United States of America. This is not true and, as we shall learn in this article, one of the places they went to was New Zealand.
Lake Mills, Iowa’s own Nissedal
We take a look at this town’s very Norwegian origins.
Finding Per Spellmann
How a genealogy search led to one of Norway’s most well-known folksongs.
Christmas card from abroad
One time the Christmas card and letter was a sure connection to the old country.
Rowing home to Norway
For most Norwegian emigrants America was a good place to live.
Religious dissidents in Norway
Here is a look at those who did not belong to the Norwegian state church
Photo of the week
Instead of my ususal Friday’s Finds I bring you an old photo
Emigration from US to Norway
Here is an article from Dean Huseby’s newsletter Norwegian & American Cousin Connections
Family from Børsa, Sør Trøndelag
Here is a little history about a family with roots in Børsa, Sør Trøndelag.