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Solørlag of America |
a bygdelag for people with roots in Hedmark fylke norway
Velkommen! Welcome! We are so glad that you found us. Whether you are a visitor, a new member, a long-time member, family tree beginner or experienced ancestor hunter, it is our sincere hope that you will find much of use for you here. It is our quest to provide resources to educate and connect you with your Norwegian roots, as well as to connect you with others who share those roots and interests.
Solorlag group photo from 2024 stevne in Willmar, Mn
From the Solorlag Facebook page:
Here’s a site you must bookmark and visit often. Great stuff. Here’s a posting from Luci J. Baker Johnson on the Facebook site Iowa Norwegians - Genealogy: Here is another interesting image / map found in Norlie's book "The History of Norwegians in America". It's found on page 171. There is a key in the bottom right corner that provides insight to the various communities. The book was published in 1925, so the map dates to that time frame. The big community of Norwegians was west of Chicago. Many soon moved to Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota when land opened up and transportation became much easier.
Here’s a site you must bookmark and visit often. Great stuff. Here’s a posting from Luci J. Baker Johnson on the Facebook site Iowa Norwegians - Genealogy: Here is another interesting image / map found in Norlie's book "The History of Norwegians in America". It's found on page 171. There is a key in the bottom right corner that provides insight to the various communities. The book was published in 1925, so the map dates to that time frame. The big community of Norwegians was west of Chicago. Many soon moved to Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota when land opened up and transportation became much easier.
Hello to all Forest Finns.
Here is an interesting podcast about the Forest Finns in Norway and America. Sarah Kammhal ; who is the administrator of Forest Finns in America Facebook page; was interviewed about Forest Finn history, identity, and community building. She gave Solorlag of America a nice shout out.
Click on link below to hear podcast
open.spotify.com/episode/6SuhdFzUGwQPxkJRw1doUG?si=QHRCi5JOS0y1BNlkE20Oxw
Here is an interesting podcast about the Forest Finns in Norway and America. Sarah Kammhal ; who is the administrator of Forest Finns in America Facebook page; was interviewed about Forest Finn history, identity, and community building. She gave Solorlag of America a nice shout out.
Click on link below to hear podcast
open.spotify.com/episode/6SuhdFzUGwQPxkJRw1doUG?si=QHRCi5JOS0y1BNlkE20Oxw
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Our 2025 Stevne will be held at the
Stoney Creek LaCrosse/Onalaska Hotel WI August 5-8 Watch for more information |
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A bygdelag is an association of people who came from the same district or area in Norway. In our case, an association of people who came from the same county, Hedmark fylke. Solorlag is one of many lags representing different areas of Norway all represented under membership in the Bygdelagenes Fellesraad.
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