Norwegian Genealogy and then some

The Norwegian Church books

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The most important source genealogists use, are the church books. These records usually satisfy the demands of a trustworthy source.

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Updated genealogical dictionary

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The Norwegian Genealogy Dictionary at martinroe.com/blog is updated

Norwegian concepts

Publice absolverede; juicy stuff from the records

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When we read the old church books we sometimes come across the words “publice absolverede”

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The lost symbol(s)

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What has Dan brown’s book got to do with Norwegian genealogy? As insignificant it may seem, it can make a

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What is a «bygdebok»?

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When you get into Norwegian genealogy, it does not take long before you come across the word “Bygdebok”

Norwegian concepts

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In this section I want to discuss Norwegian concepts and words that not easily are translated or explained in a

Getting started / Your first steps

Start your family search here

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Have you been thinking of trying to find your ancestors, but don’t know where to start?

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The Norwegian National archives

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There are a number of sources available for you to search for ancestors in Norway.

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We are moving……..

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For a while many of the resources I host will reside on my “old” website. I realize I will need

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So, I Guess I’m a blogger

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I never pictured me being a blogger, but here I am. Many years ago I set up a website that I

Norwegian Genealogy and then some

Norske Gaardnavne (Oluf Rygh): the old master key to Norwegian farm names

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Norwegian Administrative Units Through Time

From Name Collector to Careful Researcher: Embracing the Genealogy Do-Over

When Two Oles Share a Birthday

Norwegians in the Boer War: A Small Nation in a Distant Conflict

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Religious dissidents in Norway

The Norwegian Church books

The history of Norwegian parishes

The “Knight at Overå”: When Family Lore Meets the Archive

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