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lemark
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USA
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Posted - 04/06/2002 :  05:04:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Is there a way we can find out if there is still family living in Norway?My husbands grandparents came from Sor-Aurdal and Vang.Ole Erikson Ellevsbakkatn b/1865(Sor-Aurdal)married there to Guro Eriksdtr.Oppdalseige b/1867(Vang).They came to America in 1903. Thanks, Lee

Borge
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Norway
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Posted - 09/06/2002 :  11:29:57  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Lee

I would try the Valdres Historical association. I am sure they will know who you should get in touch with. They also have 8 local historical groups, and among those:

Vang Historielag

SØR-AURDAL HISTORIELAG



Børge Solem

Edited by - Borge on 09/06/2002 11:31:18
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