Norway: Books and Other Resources
from Travel Genie Maps
for Norwegian Genealogy Research

Norway: Books and Other Resources from Travel Genie Maps for Norwegian Genealogy Research

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Scandinavian Genealogical Research Manual
Family history research in Scandinavia involves specialized problems. The book, Scandinavian Genealogical Research, by Finn A. Thomsen, incorporates three different sections:
1. Danish-Norwegian Language Guide & Dictionary
2. The Old Handwriting & Names of Denmark & Norway
3. Danish-Norwegian Genealogical Research Sources
Stock #476001
Price U.S. $21.95
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Genealogical Maps & Guide to Norwegian Parish Registers
Compiled by Finn A. Thomsen, this book contains a list of the Norwegian Parishes (Sokn), with the Clerical District (Prestegjeld) and County (Fylke). For each Parish it tells what dates are covered by microfilm records available through the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Spotting maps (not detailed maps) show where in each county the parishes are located. Spiral bound, 64 pages.
Stock #476020
Price $10.95
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Beginner's Guide to Norwegian Genealogical Research
published by Thomsen's Genealogical Center
With advice mainly for the researcher who is getting started in a search of Norwegian ancestry, this booklet contains helpful hints on major information sources, the Gothic alphabet, naming practices, the counties (with outline maps), translations of common terms, and a relationship chart. Spiral Bound, 28 pages.
Stock #476006
Price $6.95
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Comprehensive Genealogical Feast Day Calendar
Compiled by Inger M. Bukke, Peer K. Kristensen, and Finn A. Thomsen for Thomsen's Genealogical Center
If you've ever found a record stating a date as "The Third Sunday after Trinity" or "3 Brumaire" you will understand the value of a book like this. Not only does it help with church feast days, but also the French Republican Calendar and the changes from the Julian to the Gregorian calendars. Spiral bound, 119 pages
Stock #476016
Price $14.95
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Here we list some of the other resources (besides detailed maps) that you might find helpful in working on Norwegian genealogy.
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