I love that you don’t just have the names for the family tree, but also have the history of the area they lived and stories from the time as well. It makes it much more interesting. Pictures are so important.
Very interesting Arne. It was a pleasure to hear about the process of searching for ancestors. You are so right about talking to living relatives,now, before it’s too late. I interviewed my grandmothers back in the 1980’s and recorded it on cassette tapes. Hearing their voices telling the stories is a double bonus to documenting them. You and Carlos are the best! Hoping to cruise with you in 2023! 💕
Your desk reminds me of my father's office so you have given me a wonderful memory reminder. Thanks Arne. He was an artist in old and also a professor of art.
Arne you are amazing with all of the research you are doing in your family history! There are so many things I wish I would have talked about with my parents and grandparents. Leason learned....ask all of the questions you can while people are still around! Keep up the good work!
My mother has done a lot of work on her family tree - she also collects photos and ship information (primarily from Scotland) and stories. I find that so interesting - much more fun than just dates and names - although that is interesting too, especially when you can go back as far as you have Arne in the one line you commented on (453 BC). Well done Arne for documenting your family history.
I enjoyed this. Arne's dedication to preserving his family history commendable . It is just as important to know Who we came from as where we came from . Afterall it is how we became who we are. And helps us choose who we want to become. Keep up the good work, lads.
Family history is one of my hobbies. I love the work that you have done, Arne. Although my family is very English, we are supposed to have Norwegian ancestors from Langeteig farm, near Balestrand. My father certainly had Scandanavian DNA. Now I have lots of ideas of how to work on this branch of my tree.
it’s really fascinating to see all those books full of history of all regions of norway and that you can find so much information about your family i love these episodes ❤️❤️❤️
This was the highlight of my day, Arne! You are a superb teacher - thank you for showing us your actual work while you explained your process. I’d watch as many videos on this topic as you’d like to create! PS your studio space is creatively delightful 🥰
I love watching what you are doing. I have the most info on my father’s family. It’s fun seeing old pictures. I was able to get some interesting stories on my maternal great-grandmother when I was telling my kids some stories in a book of letters (3 children, 3 books) I wrote in a year. I included pictures and stories because I remembered some of my great grandparents, but they did not. Stories make the family tie together! I love stories😊💕 Cheryl
Thank you Arne - I appreciate all the resources you’ve provided they certainly will help with my family history research. Like Carlos “I could listen to you all day”
Fascinating stuff! I can see that you have a passion for genealogy Arne. I am amazed at how organised your research system is, mine was much more lax and confusing lol! It is a great project you are doing and, I’m sure, a great legacy for your whole family too 🙂Wonderful video and, like Carlos, I could listen to you all day 😊Be well, Sally 🌹
I love your enthusiasm for researching your family history! I am a genealogist too and find the research very rewarding. I'd like to hear more about your discoveries.
I’m having Sit and Knit Withdrawals!!! I need more Arne and Carlos in my life. I hope to see you soon. 🎉 we love ya. I hope to see your flowers 🌸 in your garden this summer.
@@ARNECARLOS I’m going back and watching. Every show. I love them. I watched the Christmas cookie shows over and over. I even got me some cloud berries. Haha
Arnie your knowledge of how to search one's family line is impressive. You've given very good info about how to go about conducting genealogical research and made it so interesting by including some of your family anecdotes. I've worked in a library system in New York State and would also include that libraries can provide help with navigating internet searches. In addition some of our libraries schedule information sessions on how to conduct such this type of research. Thanks Arnie for this special Sit and Kit for a Bit.
Thank you Arne for showing us your genealogy tips. I am the family historian in my family so I am doing the same thing. some of my family came from Norway. I am also helping a friend do her genealogy and she has more Norwegians in her tree. I love the Norwegian Digital Archives. I didn't know about the National Library so that is new to me. I also like how you did you family tree and how you organized them into a book. That is what I am doing too! I also wish I know more Norwegian words but I try to learn the basic ones
That was a very interesting talk. It made me realise I should get more information from my parents, my Grandparents are all dead. I like they way you laid out your family trees. Thank you again 💓
Thank you so much for the research tips for Norwegian families. I have relatives in and from Norway so this could help me fill in some blanks on my family tree !
Thank you Arne. I love genealogy and.have done it for 40 years. My grandmother started to tell me about her family and that began my desire to know more about them and other branches.....Linda Allen, Utah, USA
You gave me an idea: a few years ago, one of my father's sister told me that we have a Black person (readers, please don't be offended by this word- we are White in our family, only to be specific) in our ancestry, who is supposed to have arrived on the Gaspe Coast in the end of 1700 or 1800. I had never heard of that (and it absolutely does not offend me. And my mother's grand-mother was an Indian Mimac). So I intend to investigate. You guys have the talent to plant seeds of curiosity in us./ I have just bought the Mandrill cushion pattern! I am so happy about it. So colourful and beautiful art./ Have a great end of summer!
That’s awesome you have such rich history of your family at your finger tips. And not just one side but to have the history of your mother and father’s is a wonderful gift.
I am very lucky that we have researched both sides of my family back hundreds of years.. We have letters from over 100 years ago from when my father's side emigrated from Europe and a lot of info about their life. Same with my mom's side from Britain and Scotland. Makes us feel rooted to our ancestors. Thank you for sharing !
Ahh I love the stack of Crocheted flowers. Mine are in sight too, while I knit a commission order. Motivation to finish so I can get back to the fun flowers
Very cool Arne! I have my Ancestry DNA and have a few matches living in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. My blood shows 4% match Scandinavia. The rest is England, Scotland and Ireland. I am fifth generation Australian. I love delving in my tree along with my cousins xxx
A&C: Thank you very much, I thought it would be impossible! I have Norwegian roots to the 1600 in Oslo area. This research is on my bucket list and to cruise with you too. I’m starting to learn Norwegian-hey why not? I learned some Japanese and Spanish….it’s good thing to listen to knitting. Thanks again for lovely pod cast.-Dana (Kirkberg) B.
I love that you’re doing this Arne! I’ve been studying my Swedish genealogy over the past few years. I’m learning so much, but wish I had more stories. I am learning more about the history of Sweden and have found a couple of Valloner in my tree. I’m not sure if there were any in Norway. I also have found a priest in my tree from back in the 1500s. When I research his history I am finding the “fairytales” or legends that Arne talks about. Apparently this man’s grandfather lived 127 years! ;)
one thumb is not enough - before this finished i was already searching the digital archive site - this was a wonderful program - thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise
Arne...Your key phrase of finding out information before it is too late, is so true. I am the last sibling and it has been extremely challenging to find out information. Although, Internet databases have been helpful, I question the accuracy.
Arne has done alot of work on this and is very lucky to know his family history. It makes me feel like a lost child because I don't know anything about my mother's side of the family---she was from South America--and I never met anyone on that side. A little more is known about my father's side but, alas, not that much. So, it is good you have your roots. Me, I am just a feather blowing in the wind of time........
This was so interesting Arnie! Your family is so fortunate that you are collecting these stories. Thanks for sharing your process on developing the family tree and history!
Thank you Arne for your tips and time. I so enjoy any type of history especially family history. Your notebooks are impressive as is the organization you have with the way to number each person, generation etc.
Thank you so much for the tips Arnie. My family origin is from Norway and settled in Scotland. Our last name is Norrie so I will be researching using your tips on how to find family members.
Arne, This is very interesting. I am impressed with all you have gathered that is so much more than names and dates. You have given us a story. I also like how Carlos helps with translation and remembering things you have discussed. Thank you.
Arne, thank you for sharing your genealogy with us. It was really interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed it. You are fortunate to have family that has lived in the same country for hundreds of years. My grandparents on both sides of my family immigrated to the USA, one side from Poland and one side from Ireland. My grandparents have passed on and I have no information about them beyond that.
Thank you Arne, for this helpful and inspiring presentation. You pointed out some pitfalls one might encounter while researching family history, and advance warning about those pitfalls is most helpful. Foremost would be errors often found even in official records. While researching a family member's history a few years ago, I came across a relative who was referred to as a sister when she was actually a cousin. That error led me on quite a wild goose chase, which wasted a lot of time. For those watching who live in the United States, some Mormon churches (LDS) have a Family History Center where anyone can go for help with genealogy questions. The Family History Center in my area helped me tremendously a few years back when I was doing family research. There is no charge for this service, but I gave a donation on my final visit there. There might be Family History Centers at Mormon churches in other countries as well, so check wherever you are living.
I find genealogy fascinating. I am a member of the DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution. I find the stories around the people as important as the documentation. 🙃. Thanks for sharing.
I can't believe Arne and I have so much in common! We have very similar passions! Knitting and Genealogy!!!! I love the free hand trees so Beautiful and cool. I adore you both... Hope you are having a wonderful summer and are staying safe.
Love this, Arne. It’s really hard finding my Swedish ancestors. Like you said, many mistakes on internet. Too many people have input too many names & dates & accepted into their family tree.🇸🇪🇺🇸
I love ❤️ this! Annnd there are so many Norwegian immigrants all over the world and especially in the USA 🇺🇸!! I had some luck with my family on my mom’s maternal side but we have to do more checking on her maternal grandfather… I am in touch with one family member who quite often emails… But I did not know about the books in local libraries… 🙏 Thank you…
I love the trees! They are beautiful and each one is unique because it’s based on actual families. I never thought thought of multiple trees before- I just thought the tree couldn’t go back too many generations! It must be very different for you who can easily travel to a place where your family has lived for hundreds of years compared to us Americans. My husband and I both have at least one grandparent born in Europe. Some aunts and uncles stayed in the town they immigrated to but both he and I moved many times as children. So our sense of place is so different from yours. We stayed in one town to raise our children and now they are all over- Seattle, Texas, New Orleans
Enjoyable show. And since we never hear you speaking this long at one time, I was interested to hear how good your English is. You usually don't seem confident about your English, but you can feel good about it.
Thanks for sharing your passion with us, Arne. Now that I’m (mostly!) retired. I hope to spend some more time on my family tree. It seems I have a King Frösti in my tree, maybe from the 800s in Scandinavia someplace. It will be fun to research this!
Thankyou Arne and Carlos for the great information!! I have a great-grandmother who was of Norwegian ancestry but born in Sweden then immigrated to Canada. Now I know a better way to find information for her. This was fascinating, Arne!
I wish I had the opportunity to know my grandparents as a grownup. Sadly they all passed when I was really young. I feel very drawn to my Norwegian side and all I have is my grandfathers full name and side... wouldn't know where to start
Hi Arne. I’m very much enjoyed seeing all the work yo have already done researching your family history. My husband’s family has been also involved in tracing their grandmother’s history through hundreds of photographs and letters that she wrote. At the moment we are looking into going to Trelleborg, in Sweden, to follow another thread of the family there. I very much appreciate all the work that goes into these kind of searches and wish you luck in researching your family history.
Thank you! I do appreciate you sharing your family history with us. I also have family from Norway. I have recently made contact with some of my Norwegian cousins and it has inspired me to learn Norwegian. I have shared with them some of the letters I have that are in Norwegian from 1890s and they were kind enough to translate them. We discovered how, when and where one of our Great Uncles passed and where he is buried from one of the letters. It was exciting because no-one would ever know if it weren't for them translating a letter I have from December 1890. I have hundreds of original photos, letters and documents. That aren't available anywhere else. I feel it is a privilege and an obligation to my ancestors to archive them accurately. I couldn't agree with you more that double-checking is required for accuracy. I feel many people rely on the work of others when recording their own family history. Unnskyld, det er så langs. Jeg er glad, tusen takk! Veronica
Great episode. Like many in the US I have a family line that originated in Norway and know very little of anything. Searching the Archives may be a key to the past. Thank you.
It’s wonderful you have such an interest in your genealogy, Arne. Especially enjoyed the story about the dinner honoring your great grandfather and the intrusion of the drunk neighbor. One question, have you ever counted how many sets of knitting needles you have? You shared more than your genealogy here.😁❤️
thanks for sharing this ! I have been searching for my Norwegian family for many years, but did not know about the national library. My family Farm has quite the history dating back to the birkebeiner. I will have to go search a little more to find out more on them. !
My family is from Ireland, and we know very little about them. My father was born and raised on the family farm that my cousin still works, but there are only a few records. My mother's mother, also from Ireland, was given up at birth. Her mother was illiterate and likely young, so we know nothing about them also from Ireland. So it is cool that you are learning so much.
Thank you for talking about your family genealogy, Arne. I have been able to document my family back to 1590 in Norway using the Bygdeboks and the Norwegian Digital Archives which is a wonderful resource. Living in the US I am unable to access the Library in Oslo as I don’t have a Norwegian IP address, and I would love to be able to search their shelves. Thanks again I’ve enjoyed this video very much.
This was wonderful! Thank you so much. I now have new sites to search for my husbands family. I've already found an article about the farm that his family came from.
Very Interesting. I recently found my stepdads family. He never talked about his family. He was Polish and changed his name. Something totally different. I didn’t know if previous name was real name so wasn’t sure where to search. But perseverance and my Scorpio curiosity paid off.
We do geneolgy as well. Arne you are correct the ancestry sites must be checked and rechecked for authenticity. . Dates, spelling of names everything. Thank you for a lovely video. Happy hunting!!
This was fascinating. Norway must have some of the best historical records in the world. I'm amazed Arne that you can trace your family back to BC. I have passed this video to a friend who has Norwegian roots.
Thank you so much Arne for sharing all your knowledge with us. It's very interesting! My brother made an amazing research, and he uses an open source program named "Gramps", I don't know if you have heard about it... And I always wanted to add all the fascinating stories about my ancestors, and photographs... You gave me such brilliant ideas! I particularly liked the tree created in photoshop, and the bookbinder with photos and printed stories!! You motivated me to begin the project. Thank you guys!
hi guys i love the history of ones family we had a family bible that a lot of names were wrote in it is very interesting thank you arne i never knew about the library that was a great tip my daug is doing our family tree and she loves it well i better go hope you both are doing well thanks again see you next time
I enjoyed this episode very much as I too am interested in genealogy. My late mother's DNA shows that she has a lot of Norwegian ancestors but for me it is finding the link from the highlands of Scotland (where her paternal family are from) to Norway.
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I love that you don’t just have the names for the family tree, but also have the history of the area they lived and stories from the time as well. It makes it much more interesting. Pictures are so important.
That is very true.
Very interesting Arne. It was a pleasure to hear about the process of searching for ancestors. You are so right about talking to living relatives,now, before it’s too late. I interviewed my grandmothers back in the 1980’s and recorded it on cassette tapes. Hearing their voices telling the stories is a double bonus to documenting them. You and Carlos are the best! Hoping to cruise with you in 2023! 💕
We hope you are able to join us on one of the cruises!
Your desk reminds me of my father's office so you have given me a wonderful memory reminder. Thanks Arne. He was an artist in old and also a professor of art.
Stories are EVERYTHING. Fun to find!
They are the best
Arne you are amazing with all of the research you are doing in your family history! There are so many things I wish I would have talked about with my parents and grandparents. Leason learned....ask all of the questions you can while people are still around! Keep up the good work!
Will do!
My mother has done a lot of work on her family tree - she also collects photos and ship information (primarily from Scotland) and stories. I find that so interesting - much more fun than just dates and names - although that is interesting too, especially when you can go back as far as you have Arne in the one line you commented on (453 BC). Well done Arne for documenting your family history.
I enjoyed this. Arne's dedication to preserving his family history commendable . It is just as important to know Who we came from as where we came from . Afterall it is how we became who we are. And helps us choose who we want to become. Keep up the good work, lads.
Will do, thank you Cheryl
Family history is one of my hobbies. I love the work that you have done, Arne. Although my family is very English, we are supposed to have Norwegian ancestors from Langeteig farm, near Balestrand. My father certainly had Scandanavian DNA. Now I have lots of ideas of how to work on this branch of my tree.
We are glad you found it useful
it’s really fascinating to see all those books full of history of all regions of norway
and that you can find so much information about your family
i love these episodes ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Birgit!
This was the highlight of my day, Arne! You are a superb teacher - thank you for showing us your actual work while you explained your process. I’d watch as many videos on this topic as you’d like to create! PS your studio space is creatively delightful 🥰
Thank you so much Lynne!
I love watching what you are doing. I have the most info on my father’s family. It’s fun seeing old pictures. I was able to get some interesting stories on my maternal great-grandmother when I was telling my kids some stories in a book of letters (3 children, 3 books) I wrote in a year. I included pictures and stories because I remembered some of my great grandparents, but they did not. Stories make the family tie together! I love stories😊💕
Cheryl
That is a very nice thing that you did!
Thank you Arne - I appreciate all the resources you’ve provided they certainly will help with my family history research. Like Carlos “I could listen to you all day”
You are welcome!
Fascinating stuff! I can see that you have a passion for genealogy Arne. I am amazed at how organised your research system is, mine was much more lax and confusing lol! It is a great project you are doing and, I’m sure, a great legacy for your whole family too 🙂Wonderful video and, like Carlos, I could listen to you all day 😊Be well, Sally 🌹
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I love your enthusiasm for researching your family history! I am a genealogist too and find the research very rewarding. I'd like to hear more about your discoveries.
We will have to do a follow up one day!
I’m having Sit and Knit Withdrawals!!! I need more Arne and Carlos in my life. I hope to see you soon. 🎉 we love ya. I hope to see your flowers 🌸 in your garden this summer.
You will have to rewatch some classics, have you seen the quarantine knitting series?
@@ARNECARLOS I’m going back and watching. Every show. I love them. I watched the Christmas cookie shows over and over. I even got me some cloud berries. Haha
Hi from Kindle in Canada. Currently looking into my Norway family! So fun! I hope to visit Norway spring 2024!!!!!
Hi!
I don’t know much about my family history because of adoptions but I find this very interesting! You have done some amazing work Arne!
Thank you!
I am also a huge genealogy fan. Thank you for this. It's SUPER interesting!!!!!
We are glad you liked!
Arnie your knowledge of how to search one's family line is impressive. You've given very good info about how to go about conducting genealogical research and made it so interesting by including some of your family anecdotes. I've worked in a library system in New York State and would also include that libraries can provide help with navigating internet searches. In addition some of our libraries schedule information sessions on how to conduct such this type of research. Thanks Arnie for this special Sit and Kit for a Bit.
You are very welcome and thank you for sharing!
Thank you Arne for showing us your genealogy tips. I am the family historian in my family so I am doing the same thing. some of my family came from Norway. I am also helping a friend do her genealogy and she has more Norwegians in her tree. I love the Norwegian Digital Archives. I didn't know about the National Library so that is new to me. I also like how you did you family tree and how you organized them into a book. That is what I am doing too! I also wish I know more Norwegian words but I try to learn the basic ones
That is great to hear, happy researching!
That was a very interesting talk. It made me realise I should get more information from my parents, my Grandparents are all dead. I like they way you laid out your family trees. Thank you again 💓
You are welcome!
Thank you so much for the research tips for Norwegian families. I have relatives in and from Norway so this could help me fill in some blanks on my family tree !
You are welcome Mary!
Yes, I could sit and listen to this all day - it was brilliant. Thank you so much and hope you are enjoying your summer jolly👏👏
We are, thank you!
Thank you Arne. I love genealogy and.have done it for 40 years. My grandmother started to tell me about her family and that began my desire to know more about them and other branches.....Linda Allen, Utah, USA
You are welcome!
I love Genealogy! Have been doing mine for 40 years- best hobby ever(well besides knitting lol)
The two greatest hobbies!
Loved seeing Arnie’s desk area!
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Thank you Arnie, you did a wonderful job 👏
You are welcome!
Beautiful, just beautiful! Thank you so much for this very special sharing. 💙
You gave me an idea: a few years ago, one of my father's sister told me that we have a Black person (readers, please don't be offended by this word- we are White in our family, only to be specific) in our ancestry, who is supposed to have arrived on the Gaspe Coast in the end of 1700 or 1800. I had never heard of that (and it absolutely does not offend me. And my mother's grand-mother was an Indian Mimac). So I intend to investigate. You guys have the talent to plant seeds of curiosity in us./ I have just bought the Mandrill cushion pattern! I am so happy about it. So colourful and beautiful art./
Have a great end of summer!
That’s awesome you have such rich history of your family at your finger tips. And not just one side but to have the history of your mother and father’s is a wonderful gift.
This episode was such a great surprise. I am amazed how the history of the people in Norway has been preserved. I can't wait for more.
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This was fascinating, thank you Arne 👍👏
You are welcome!
This is wonderful, thank you! I recently found out about 20% of my ancestors come from Norway 🇳🇴
Then you have all the resources you need to trace your lineage
Arne, great job gathering info, your notebook is very impressive and so thorough. You’re so interesting and passionate about all you do.
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Very Interesting. And I’m doing this for my family now. And I like to add the fun stories that we hear too. !!!
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Excellent information. Thank you so much. Yes I could listen to you both all day. Take care
You are welcome!
I am very lucky that we have researched both sides of my family back hundreds of years.. We have letters from over 100 years ago from when my father's side emigrated from Europe and a lot of info about their life. Same with my mom's side from Britain and Scotland. Makes us feel rooted to our ancestors. Thank you for sharing !
You are welcome!
Ahh I love the stack of Crocheted flowers. Mine are in sight too, while I knit a commission order. Motivation to finish so I can get back to the fun flowers
We are glad you like them
Very cool Arne! I have my Ancestry DNA and have a few matches living in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. My blood shows 4% match Scandinavia. The rest is England, Scotland and Ireland. I am fifth generation Australian. I love delving in my tree along with my cousins xxx
A&C: Thank you very much, I thought it would be impossible! I have Norwegian roots to the 1600 in Oslo area. This research is on my bucket list and to cruise with you too. I’m starting to learn Norwegian-hey why not? I learned some Japanese and Spanish….it’s good thing to listen to knitting. Thanks again for lovely pod cast.-Dana (Kirkberg) B.
Thank you for watching!
I am loving the needles on the desk, like pencils on a desk but it’s millions of needles
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Love listening to your family history. I started ,but spend so much time on it.
It is never ending!
I love that you’re doing this Arne! I’ve been studying my Swedish genealogy over the past few years. I’m learning so much, but wish I had more stories. I am learning more about the history of Sweden and have found a couple of Valloner in my tree. I’m not sure if there were any in Norway. I also have found a priest in my tree from back in the 1500s. When I research his history I am finding the “fairytales” or legends that Arne talks about. Apparently this man’s grandfather lived 127 years! ;)
Hi redhen689 ! So lovely for you hope you find some stories from the past. Grettings from North of Sweden 🦋🤗🦋
We hope so too!
one thumb is not enough - before this finished i was already searching the digital archive site - this was a wonderful program - thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise
Thank you for watching
Arne...Your key phrase of finding out information before it is too late, is so true. I am the last sibling and it has been extremely challenging to find out information. Although, Internet databases have been helpful, I question the accuracy.
Very interesting, I’d love to hear about your individual family members and their stories.
Maybe one day!
Arne has done alot of work on this and is very lucky to know his family history. It makes me feel like a lost child because I don't know anything about my mother's side of the family---she was from South America--and I never met anyone on that side. A little more is known about my father's side but, alas, not that much. So, it is good you have your roots. Me, I am just a feather blowing in the wind of time........
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Thank you for sharing Arne. It's amazing how you find all this information. Love hearing the stories you share about your family. ❤️😘
Thank you for listening!
Very interesting, thank you.
This was so interesting Arnie! Your family is so fortunate that you are collecting these stories. Thanks for sharing your process on developing the family tree and history!
Thank you for listening Nancy!
I love old things. My daughter has traced our family on my Moms Dads side to Sweden.
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I’ll be investigating my Norwegian family history using your tips, Arne. Thank you!
You are welcome!
Thank you Arne for your tips and time. I so enjoy any type of history especially family history. Your notebooks are impressive as is the organization you have with the way to number each person, generation etc.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for the tips Arnie. My family origin is from Norway and settled in Scotland. Our last name is Norrie so I will be researching using your tips on how to find family members.
Have fun on your journey!
Arne, This is very interesting. I am impressed with all you have gathered that is so much more than names and dates. You have given us a story. I also like how Carlos helps with translation and remembering things you have discussed. Thank you.
You are welcome!
Thank you Arne & Carlos .
I was thinking of making my family tree . Arne you have given me lots of ideas .
Amazing work .
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You are welcome Terry!
That was really interesting. You are lucky to have so many books with local historical facts. Thank you. 🇬🇧
You are welcome Elaine!
So Arne is a historian also! Wow!
Oh yes, so many skills
Arne, you are a custodian of your family’s stories.
Arne, thank you for sharing your genealogy with us. It was really interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed it. You are fortunate to have family that has lived in the same country for hundreds of years. My grandparents on both sides of my family immigrated to the USA, one side from Poland and one side from Ireland. My grandparents have passed on and I have no information about them beyond that.
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Wonderful information Thankyou!
You are welcome!
Thank you Arne, for this helpful and inspiring presentation. You pointed out some pitfalls one might encounter while researching family history, and advance warning about those pitfalls is most helpful. Foremost would be errors often found even in official records. While researching a family member's history a few years ago, I came across a relative who was referred to as a sister when she was actually a cousin. That error led me on quite a wild goose chase, which wasted a lot of time.
For those watching who live in the United States, some Mormon churches (LDS) have a Family History Center where anyone can go for help with genealogy questions. The Family History Center in my area helped me tremendously a few years back when I was doing family research. There is no charge for this service, but I gave a donation on my final visit there. There might be Family History Centers at Mormon churches in other countries as well, so check wherever you are living.
Thank you for sharing the tip Vivian!
The fact that Arne does all his research and doesn’t depend upon one source for his information is so interesting!
It is the best way!
I find genealogy fascinating. I am a member of the DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution. I find the stories around the people as important as the documentation. 🙃. Thanks for sharing.
They stories make it all come alive!
I can't believe Arne and I have so much in common! We have very similar passions! Knitting and Genealogy!!!! I love the free hand trees so Beautiful and cool. I adore you both... Hope you are having a wonderful summer and are staying safe.
We are!
Love this, Arne. It’s really hard finding my Swedish ancestors. Like you said, many mistakes on internet. Too many people have input too many names & dates & accepted into their family tree.🇸🇪🇺🇸
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Fascinating information about genealogy. Thanks Arne
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This inspired me to get back to my genealogy. Thank you!
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Very informative I will get started
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I love ❤️ this! Annnd there are so many Norwegian immigrants all over the world and especially in the USA 🇺🇸!! I had some luck with my family on my mom’s maternal side but we have to do more checking on her maternal grandfather… I am in touch with one family member who quite often emails… But I did not know about the books in local libraries… 🙏 Thank you…
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I love the trees! They are beautiful and each one is unique because it’s based on actual families. I never thought thought of multiple trees before- I just thought the tree couldn’t go back too many generations!
It must be very different for you who can easily travel to a place where your family has lived for hundreds of years compared to us Americans. My husband and I both have at least one grandparent born in Europe. Some aunts and uncles stayed in the town they immigrated to but both he and I moved many times as children. So our sense of place is so different from yours. We stayed in one town to raise our children and now they are all over- Seattle, Texas, New Orleans
This was so interesting and entertaining... And I love how sweet you are to one another.
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Enjoyable show. And since we never hear you speaking this long at one time, I was interested to hear how good your English is. You usually don't seem confident about your English, but you can feel good about it.
Thank you so much Paulette!
LOVED this!!!! Thanks Arne❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you..great info.
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Thanks for sharing your passion with us, Arne. Now that I’m (mostly!) retired. I hope to spend some more time on my family tree. It seems I have a King Frösti in my tree, maybe from the 800s in Scandinavia someplace. It will be fun to research this!
Have fun digging
Thankyou Arne and Carlos for the great information!! I have a great-grandmother who was of Norwegian ancestry but born in Sweden then immigrated to Canada. Now I know a better way to find information for her. This was fascinating, Arne!
You are welcome Crystal!
Always a treat and journey. It feels weird to share such intimate feelings on such a public format….but who cares…I love you guys!!!!😘🥰👍🏻😜
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I loved this! Thank you for sharing!
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I wish I had the opportunity to know my grandparents as a grownup. Sadly they all passed when I was really young. I feel very drawn to my Norwegian side and all I have is my grandfathers full name and side... wouldn't know where to start
Thankyou for sharing with us! You have inspired me to do some digging into my own family tree! Bless you both!
Happy digging!
Hi Arne. I’m very much enjoyed seeing all the work yo have already done researching your family history. My husband’s family has been also involved in tracing their grandmother’s history through hundreds of photographs and letters that she wrote. At the moment we are looking into going to Trelleborg, in Sweden, to follow another thread of the family there. I very much appreciate all the work that goes into these kind of searches and wish you luck in researching your family history.
Thank you Adrienne!
Are, I like your genealogy segments!
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I love this. You’ve inspired me to keep digging.
Happy hunting!
Thank you! I do appreciate you sharing your family history with us. I also have family from Norway. I have recently made contact with some of my Norwegian cousins and it has inspired me to learn Norwegian. I have shared with them some of the letters I have that are in Norwegian from 1890s and they were kind enough to translate them. We discovered how, when and where one of our Great Uncles passed and where he is buried from one of the letters. It was exciting because no-one would ever know if it weren't for them translating a letter I have from December 1890. I have hundreds of original photos, letters and documents. That aren't available anywhere else. I feel it is a privilege and an obligation to my ancestors to archive them accurately. I couldn't agree with you more that double-checking is required for accuracy. I feel many people rely on the work of others when recording their own family history.
Unnskyld, det er så langs.
Jeg er glad, tusen takk!
Veronica
Aldri for langt! Takk for at du så på Veronica
Great episode. Like many in the US I have a family line that originated in Norway and know very little of anything. Searching the Archives may be a key to the past. Thank you.
You are welcome, we hope you find some lost relatives!
Did people often change last names? Was it a tradition to take on another name?
This gives me a lot of ideas for genealogy research in the US - thanks, I’ve been interested in getting started!
You are welcome, happy hunting Cindy!
It’s wonderful you have such an interest in your genealogy, Arne. Especially enjoyed the story about the dinner honoring your great grandfather and the intrusion of the drunk neighbor. One question, have you ever counted how many sets of knitting needles you have? You shared more than your genealogy here.😁❤️
Not counted them yet!
thanks for sharing this ! I have been searching for my Norwegian family for many years, but did not know about the national library. My family Farm has quite the history dating back to the birkebeiner. I will have to go search a little more to find out more on them. !
We hope you find something interesting
My family is from Ireland, and we know very little about them. My father was born and raised on the family farm that my cousin still works, but there are only a few records. My mother's mother, also from Ireland, was given up at birth. Her mother was illiterate and likely young, so we know nothing about them also from Ireland. So it is cool that you are learning so much.
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@@ARNECARLOS The bad thing for you is that watching for so many years you both feel like family. The Norwegian branch.
Thank you for talking about your family genealogy, Arne. I have been able to document my family back to 1590 in Norway using the Bygdeboks and the Norwegian Digital Archives which is a wonderful resource. Living in the US I am unable to access the Library in Oslo as I don’t have a Norwegian IP address, and I would love to be able to search their shelves. Thanks again I’ve enjoyed this video very much.
That is great to hear, have you tried to contact the library and see if you can gain access?
@@ARNECARLOS Thanks for the idea to contact the library. I’ll contact them. ❤️
Arne, you are so creative and productive!!! I admire your work
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This was wonderful! Thank you so much. I now have new sites to search for my husbands family. I've already found an article about the farm that his family came from.
Good luck on your hunt!
Loved this!
Thank you!
Very Interesting. I recently found my stepdads family. He never talked about his family. He was Polish and changed his name. Something totally different. I didn’t know if previous name was real name so wasn’t sure where to search. But perseverance and my Scorpio curiosity paid off.
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We do geneolgy as well. Arne you are correct the ancestry sites must be checked and rechecked for authenticity. . Dates, spelling of names everything. Thank you for a lovely video. Happy hunting!!
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This was fascinating. Norway must have some of the best historical records in the world. I'm amazed Arne that you can trace your family back to BC. I have passed this video to a friend who has Norwegian roots.
PS the best I've been able to do is to trace one branch of my family back to the 1600s in the UK
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Thank you so much Arne for sharing all your knowledge with us. It's very interesting! My brother made an amazing research, and he uses an open source program named "Gramps", I don't know if you have heard about it... And I always wanted to add all the fascinating stories about my ancestors, and photographs... You gave me such brilliant ideas! I particularly liked the tree created in photoshop, and the bookbinder with photos and printed stories!! You motivated me to begin the project. Thank you guys!
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hi guys i love the history of ones family we had a family bible that a lot of names were wrote in it is very interesting thank you arne i never knew about the library that was a great tip my daug is doing our family tree and she loves it well i better go hope you both are doing well thanks again see you next time
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I enjoyed this episode very much as I too am interested in genealogy. My late mother's DNA shows that she has a lot of Norwegian ancestors but for me it is finding the link from the highlands of Scotland (where her paternal family are from) to Norway.
You have to start digging then😊