top of page

Nelson Huseby
Sep 7, 20231 min read
The German Updyke Family MCF-82
My wife's eighth great-grandfather was Gijsbert Op Ten Dijck (Gilbert Updyke), who arrived in New Amsterdam in 1635. So before we uncover...
3 views0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Sep 7, 20231 min read
The Phippen Family MCF-80
I stumbled onto the story of Uncle Owen Fitzpen and thought I would tell it to the family in the context of the Phippen/Fitzpen family. I...
1 view0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Miles Merwin MCF-68
The Merwin family originated from Amersham, in Buckinghamshire, England, 27 miles northwest of Central London and now part of its...
0 views0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Sep 3, 20231 min read
The Bemis Family MCF-62
There have been several times lately when I think I have run out of family stories to tell, and this month was one of those times. Then...
1 view0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Sep 1, 20231 min read
William Gaylord MCF-55
This story begins in France, like several other of the Cook-Maine family’s ancestors. Nicholas Gaylord was from the House of Gaillard,...
1 view0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Thomas Miner/Minor MCF-52
Thomas Minor was born on April 23, 1608, in Chew Magna, County Somerset, England. He was the son of Clement Minor and Sarah Pope. Chew...
1 view0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Aug 29, 20231 min read
The Beadle Family MCF-50
Yes, your surname could have ended up with Beadle if you are a Cook ancestor. Eight generations of your Beadle ancestors, or for nearly...
1 view0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Aug 29, 20231 min read
George Stileman/Stillman MCF-47
In the last article, I wrote about George Stillman’s wife (Jane Pickering) and her ancestors. In this article, we turn our attention to...
1 view0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Aug 29, 20231 min read
Samuel and Tacy Hubbard MCF-45
This is a story of religious freedom, a hard-fought battle in the early days of this nation. Because of these early battles, we have...
2 views0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Aug 29, 20231 min read
The Sisson Family MCF-44
It is believed that the Sisson family originated from Soissons, a commune (town) in northeastern France. This town has had a long history...
1 view0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Aug 24, 20231 min read
Norwegian American Reference Books NAC-143
This article may not be for hard-core genealogists, for you have often used this source. However, some people may be curious about how...
7 views0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Aug 22, 20231 min read
Bryggen and the Hanseatic League NAC-113
Across the bay from the church my grandparents (Haakinson) were married in before they moved to America is the Bryggen section of Bergen,...
0 views0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Aug 17, 20231 min read
Trip to Norway 2018 NAC-91
Several have asked about our trip to Norway, and instead of responding individually, I thought I would write an article about it. I need...
11 views0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Aug 14, 20231 min read
Martin Luther NAC-84
Even though he never went to Norway, Martin Luther profoundly impacted Norway and the rest of Scandinavia. Since this is the 500th year...
0 views0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Aug 13, 20231 min read
Stave Churches NAC-82
When I think of Norway, the first things that come to mind are Vikings, fjords, and stave churches. When I began researching this topic,...
0 views0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Aug 12, 20231 min read
Halsnøy Monastery NAC-76
My maternal grandmother, Synneva Eide Haakinson, was born on the island of Halsnøy near the mouth of the Hardanger Fjord. The fjord is...
1 view0 comments
Nelson Huseby
Aug 12, 20231 min read
St. Sunniva and the Norwegian Saints NAC-45
Whenever my kids were expecting a new child, I had to suggest appropriate names. Oddly, none of my grandchildren ended up with my...
1 view0 comments
bottom of page