Norwegian Ancestry Links

Historic Oakland home's owner getting help - San Francisco Chronicle

Historic Oakland home's owner getting help San Francisco Chronicle Influences from both his Norwegian ancestry and his conversion to the Baha'i faith are reflected in such features as its swooping, prow-like gables and notched rafters, while his love of woodwork is evident in the massive exposed beams and finely ...

East of Sweden, Explained - San Diego Reader (blog)

East of Sweden, Explained San Diego Reader (blog) Is this a footnote to John Steinbeck, or, does the band actually have Norwegian ancestry? “I actually do have a little Swedish heritage,” says O'Brien, “which had nothing to do with how we came up with the name. But I did like it for that, really.

New Bern hosts 'A Visit with the Vikings' today at history center - New Bern Sun Journal

New Bern hosts 'A Visit with the Vikings' today at history center New Bern Sun Journal The free event features the Sons of Norway Drammen Lodge of New Bern and the Austlend Vikings of North and South Carolina. “If you have English, Scots, Irish, or French ancestry, you may well have a Viking in your family tree,” said David French, ...

China, India enter heating-up Arctic race - Asia Times Online

China, India enter heating-up Arctic race Asia Times Online Recent scientific studies have established Asian ancestry of many of the Arctic tribes. Canada, which will be the next Arctic Council chairman in 2013, heads the debate about admitting emerging powers like India, China and Brazil join the North Pole ... and more »

LETTER: Council member wrong on roundabout for community - Spring Grove Herald

LETTER: Council member wrong on roundabout for community Spring Grove Herald I would remind you this is not France, it is Spring Grove, a community started by Norwegian ancestry with small-town values and logical thought processes. I would suggest to Mr. Vogel to go and have lunch at the Ivy Grove Restaurant and observe the ...