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devondaisy
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Posted - 19/08/2007 :  18:26:05  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi
I'm new to this forum. I have always had a brick wall finding my GGGt Grandfather Swanson GRAN. I only know he was born in Norway about 1787. He married in London 1819. His various trades in England were caulker (boat mender) and sack maker.

I have only found (on IGI and Norwegian 1801 census) a handful of Grans and none by this name.

Can anyone suggest where I start or am I searching pointlessly ? I have done lots of Family History research in England, but don't know how to start in Norway.

Thanks.
Daisy
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