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Betty Jean Ellingson
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USA
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Posted - 21/08/2002 :  01:14:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Greetings!! I was wondering if you know who I could contact with information about family member contacts in the in the Valdres Valley. From a midwest Valdres Samband I have traced my family tree back to Norway, but the last living family member they gave me was born in the early 1930's. I am looking for someone who can "connect" me with our family there that we do not know. There were 9 family members and only 2 came to America (a brother and a sister). The brother was my mom's grandpa. Any help you could give me would be much appreciated!!

Betty Jean

Betty Jean Ellingson

Borge
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Norway
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Posted - 21/08/2002 :  09:50:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Where in Valdres did they come from?

- Etnedal
- Nord-Aurdal
- Sør-Aurdal
- Vang
- Vestre Slidre
- Øystre Slidre



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Betty Jean Ellingson
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USA
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Posted - 21/08/2002 :  15:10:43  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi!! They came from Oystre Slidre. Thanks!

Betty Jean Ellingson
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Borge
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Norway
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Posted - 22/08/2002 :  12:11:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I suggest that you contact the local library, they will probably be able to connect you to the right persons:

e-mail Øystre Slidre library

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Betty Jean Ellingson
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USA
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Posted - 22/08/2002 :  23:14:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks for the e-mail address!! I e-mailed them this afternoon. I appreciate your help!!

Betty Jean Ellingson
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