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Hal Gray
New on board
USA
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 Posted - 15/02/2011 : 06:45:13
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Is there a recommended dictionary; any suggestions?
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Kċarto
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
5861 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2011 : 10:37:46
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Hi.
I prefere the Google translater.
A great supplement espesially in reading censuses and spellings prior to 1915 etc. this dictionanry can be recommended.
Practice on the Norwegiand pronunciation here.
A challenge for the tongue?
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Hopkins
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
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Posted - 15/02/2011 : 14:27:48
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| For my reference bookshelf I have enjoyed having Einar Haugen's "Norwegian- English Dictionary". I bought my copy through Amazon.com. |
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Hal Gray
New on board
USA
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Posted - 22/02/2011 : 07:54:57
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| Thank you for the responses! I am attemtping to research my Norwegian ancestors; I am the 2nd generation born in the states. My family left in the early 1900's. I am wondering if a dictionary is really the best tool in comprehending the information. I have often wondered if I would have a less difficult time understanding the complete Norwegian language; perhaps the language is still attached to one of my chromosomes that might possibly create an advantage in absorbing new knowledge. Any way, I do not wish to create burden in association to my interest of history but do greatly appreciate any help. Time is also a factor. Any suggestions? Thanks again for the responses! |
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eibache
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 22/02/2011 : 08:30:25
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Names of persons and places and dates would be a big help.
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Hal Gray
New on board
USA
4 Posts |
Posted - 24/02/2011 : 08:33:26
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| Harold W. Wold born about 1866; I am not sure of the city. Some of the records also have the last name Wyld; I am not sure if the "o" indicates a son or the "y" indicates a daughter. The local library has brought in a Norwegian Dictionary that I will pick up tomorrow. I appreciate the help! |
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Hopkins
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
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Kċarto
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
5861 Posts |
Posted - 24/02/2011 : 13:20:42
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Hi,
Harold was probably Harald.
W. could be a middle name (Wilhelm, Wictor, William, Waldemar, Werner etc) or first letter in his father´s first name.
Wold in the 1865 census was both a family name and farm name.
In 1865 there were 117 persons living on about 10 Wold farms around the country
In 1865 there were 358 persons with last name Wold around the country.
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Hal Gray
New on board
USA
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Posted - 10/03/2011 : 18:32:42
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Thanks much!
Is there a recorded, or written history, of the Wold family accessible in English? Are there any correspondence courses in Norwegian or personal tutor services available? Much appreciated, Hal |
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Lester Hanson
Advanced member
USA
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Posted - 11/03/2011 : 00:02:10
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Try Google.
I really think you are making it difficutl for yourself. Read the above guidelines given to you Hopkins, and things will not be that hard.
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Hopkins
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
3351 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2011 : 03:37:12
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Hal,
You need to start with any and all information about your Harold Wold that can be found in the US (or whatever country he emigrated to). Look for confirmation of WHEN he was born, information about WHEN he emigrated from Norway. Look WHERE he lived in the US (or other country). You might get information from death certificates, obituary, naturalization papers, family bible, other relatives, etc.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wgnorway/good-queries.htm
The LDS FamilySearch website indicates a Harold Wold that lived in Utah and died in Salt Lake City. If that is your grandfather then it is in the records of that area that you start gathering your information. But the same LDS databases also show what might be a different Harold Wold in Chicago...
There are many different Wold families -- not many related to each other. Just getting hold of one of the published histories of the WRONG Wold family would lead you on a long long goose chase.
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