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bridget_bartush
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USA
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Posted - 20/07/2013 :  21:57:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I want to find the ship my great grandfather came over on.
Ole Olson/Olsen he changed his last name to embretson not sure if before or after he arrived.
born 1884 Eidskog, Norway . he was 20/21 when he arrived.
I need help not sure how to start search
Thanks Bridget

jwiborg
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Norway
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Posted - 20/07/2013 :  22:50:38  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Would you know his d.o.b.? Any familymembers in Norway? Siblings, parents...?
Where did he settle in America?

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