Comments on: Norway Timeline: A Journey Through Norwegian History

By: Rolf Sabye

Rolf Sabye — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:57:08 +0000

Came to the States from Bergen when I was nine, in 1957. Spent the last 20 years or so tracing my Sabye ancestry. Made it back to Madz Hanson Sæbye born 1640 in Sæby Denmark and moved to Vik I Sogn in 1673, opening one of the first Inns in the area. He was known as the bellringer at the local church. I call him generation 1 as I can’t seem to get further back. His great grandson Hans Peter M Sæbye (Gen 4) was a coppersmith in Vik. His son Anders S. moved to Bergen as a coppersmith and is listed in the Feb. 4, 1866 Bergen Community Census. The family remained in Bergen with various occupations including my Great Grand father who owned a fancy carriage business in 1908. I have many pictures of him and his stables. Fast forward to Generation 8, my father Henry S, a carpenter in Bergen, and the youngest of 5 kids, and the last to move to the States in 1957. We are now on Gen 11 with our grandchildren, and the story continues.

By: Tim D

Tim D — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:54:16 +0000

In reply to John Gullickson. Hey John, This might be helpful. Be sure to verify its relevancy and accuracy. https://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/ole-gunleksen-vassbotten-24-2gqcml

By: Laurie Higgins

Laurie Higgins — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:17:50 +0000

Thank you for this timeline.

I’m half Norwegian by lineage. My grandmother emigrate to the U.S. when she was 11 and my grandfather was the son of immigrants. I grew up in Seattle, in the Ballard area, and went to school in Bellingham for a time.

I’m still trying to find out how the Norwegians and the Italians crossed paths and when. Was it during that circa 900 time period when Vikings explored the Mediterranean? Krumkake is so close to both pizzelles and canoles and Norwegians celebrate Santa Lucia, which is obviously not Norwegian! It’s Italian!

By: kathleen barth

kathleen barth — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:02:28 +0000

Thank you for the wonderful information on this website. I truly enjoy learning about my historical roots!

By: kathleen barth

kathleen barth — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:58:03 +0000

I feel the same way about visiting my heritage home before I die. I will be 70 in May. My dad and his family came here from Norway when my dad was 7 years old. My grandfather was a master builder/carpenter in Norway and the U.S. My dad became an architect. I still have family in Norway, Oslo area. Hope to be able to visit them within the next couple of years.
Kathleen Barth

By: John Gullickson

John Gullickson — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:36:22 +0000

Recently I joined 23&me. Mine blowing, my grate grandfather is Ole Gunleksen. 1837-1915. DNA says he was from Kongsberg area, came to settle in Colfax Wisconsin. His farm name was Vassbotten. I’m 73 and want to know my roots. Want to visit before I pass.

By: ASBJORN Ottar MOLDVER

ASBJORN Ottar MOLDVER — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 19:18:55 +0000

In reply to Turid Nisbett. I also lived in Norway(Aalesund) from 1943 until 1950 when we immegrated to Bellingham, Wa. I was 7 years old, many times I wish I was still there.

By: Nate Paulson

Nate Paulson — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 19:15:36 +0000

In reply to Turid Nisbett. Turid Sorry you left , maybe you had no choice but to leave . I Have known for some time that I have Norwegian ancestors. I have something I can’t explain calling me to my homeland . Very interesting time line .. Thanks N. Paulson

By: Turid Nisbett

Turid Nisbett — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:41:50 +0000

Thanks for providing this history of Norway. I lived there for the first 8 years of my life & left there in Jan. 1952 during the Oslo Winter Olympics.