Thomahof
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Actually
Apr 08, 2019,07:40 AM
It is called Helgedalssagen.
A "sag" is a saw, so it means the saw of Helgedalen.
Here is a photo:
https://digitaltmuseum.no/011014069534/helgedalssagen-hadelands-almenning
This is actually just north of Oslo where I reside!
I think life was probably very hard at the time they left.
This message has been edited by cazalea on 2019-04-08 11:34:43
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Great read
By: Thomahof : April 7th, 2019-07:27
Thank you!! Thomas
Many thanks, Thomas.
By: halgedahl : April 7th, 2019-08:54
Especially welcome from a "countryman!" (My grandfather came over from the region south of Brandbu, along with another brother and sister, ~1907. The 1900 census for the kommune lists them all. My last name should therefore most likely be Helgedahl (?) af...
Nice!
By: Thomahof : April 8th, 2019-07:30
I have actually looked at your profile before, because your username is very Norwegian. First name Helge and surname Dahl sounds as about the most typical Norwegian name you can think of. But Helgedal as well, I just haven't heard about that valley (Dal) ...
Actually
By: Thomahof : April 8th, 2019-07:40
It is called Helgedalssagen. A "sag" is a saw, so it means the saw of Helgedalen. Here is a photo: This is actually just north of Oslo where I reside! I think life was probably very hard at the time they left. ...
Excellent review Fred
By: cazalea : April 10th, 2019-17:26
Thanks for taking the time and energy to contribute this, for our benefit. Mike