Comments on: Avaldsnes: Norway’s Home of Viking Kings

By: Paul L Sandve

Paul L Sandve — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:58:21 +0000

In reply to Jon Kirkeleit. My father also immigrated from Karmoy.

By: John Holland

John Holland — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 20:11:43 +0000

My paternal grandparents were born in Skudeneshavn. The best I can determine is my grandfather was Olaus Holland b. 1871 and my grandmother was Lovisa Hendrickson Sandve b. 1875. My grandfater emmigrated to the USA in 1888 and my grandmother emmigrated to the USA with her family when she was a child. Some records indicate my grandfather’s name in Norway was Asgout Olaus Gregoriussen. I hope to visit Norway and search for more information.

By: BJ Heggem

BJ Heggem — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 22:21:54 +0000

My paternal grandparents were born on the Heggheim (Heggem) and Vik farms on Karmøy.

By: Deena Welde

Deena Welde — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 13:12:59 +0000

My family on both sides is from Karmoy, and my father is buried at Avaldnes Church. It was nice to read your article and see pictures as I live in the USA. 👍

By: Jon Kirkeleit

Jon Kirkeleit — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 16:21:38 +0000

Thanks for this article. Been there several times. My father grew up on Karmøy, just up the road from Skudeneshavn. I still have numerous relatives living on the island.