Norwegian Cousins
In spring 2000, I visited my Norwegian relatives for the first time.
After three years of genealogical research and learning Norwegian, I was able to find my Norwegian cousin, Villy. We are third cousins - three times removed. Basically, Villy's great-grandfather and my great-great-grandmother were brother and sister.
My Norwegian great-grandfather, Ole Syversen, was born and grew up at Högbakken, the family farm. My cousin, Villy, is now the owner of Högbakken.
On my last day (of my first trip) in Norway, my Norwegian cousins gave me a going away picnic at Högbakken.
I'm standing with my cousin, Villy Börresen, and his wife, Randi. We are standing in front of the old farmhouse.
The photo was taken on June 3, 2000.
Norwegian Cousins
In spring 2000, I visited my Norwegian relatives for the first time.
After three years of genealogical research and learning Norwegian, I was able to find my Norwegian cousin, Villy. We are third cousins - three times removed. Basically, Villy's great-grandfather and my great-great-grandmother were brother and sister.
My Norwegian great-grandfather, Ole Syversen, was born and grew up at Högbakken, the family farm. My cousin, Villy, is now the owner of Högbakken.
On my last day (of my first trip) in Norway, my Norwegian cousins gave me a going away picnic at Högbakken.
I'm standing with my cousin, Villy Börresen, and his wife, Randi. We are standing in front of the old farmhouse.
The photo was taken on June 3, 2000.