Velkommen!
 The
Etnedal Genealogical Lag was founded in mid-2007 as an loosely-knit
organization of current residents and emigrant descendants
from the Etnedal valley of Norway. Located in the Valdres
district of the county (fylke) of Oppland, Etnedal
is in central, southern Norway: a land of rolling hills, long
valleys, and crystalline rivers.
Emigration from the region began in the mid-nineteenth century
and like many others from Norway, emigrants generally settled
in the upper Midwestern states: especially Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Iowa, and North Dakota. Looking at the farm names of Etnedal,
many visitors to this site will recognize their own last names
as so many of the new settlers retained the farm names of
their home country.
If you are interested in genealogical research, connecting
with other Etnedalers, or looking for more information on
upcoming travel to the Valdres region, we'd love to hear from
you. We hope to provide you with meaningful and useful information
and, in return, we welcome your contributions of stories,
photographs, and genealogical information.
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