Anders Brännkärr, Finland’s First Medalist at Holmenkollen
From Historisk Nedslag, Österbottningen 125 År. English translation by June Pelo. On 11 December 1891 a boy was born in Nedervetil who was named Anders by his father. He never… Read More
From Historisk Nedslag, Österbottningen 125 År. English translation by June Pelo. On 11 December 1891 a boy was born in Nedervetil who was named Anders by his father. He never… Read More
Assembled by Elof Sänkas. Norden 21 Apr 2005. Translated by June Pelo. When my mother died in 2000, I found an old American letter from my father’s sister Ellen Kamb… Read More
By Siv Vähämäki-Sundman, ~ 2004. English translation by June Pelo. Map courtesy of the Genealogical Society of Finland A landmark which has stood in the middle of Nedervetil parish for many… Read More
Gustav Wilson arrived in Oregon in 1852. According to the records now available Gustav was the first Swedish Finn to settle in Oregon. Of course as more records are become… Read More
Pia Holm will speak at our Annual Meeting & Luncheon on March 9, 2019. The Finnish people have always lived close to nature. To magical forests. To sea and sky.… Read More
Finland views their citizens living abroad a valuable resource and strive to foster a cooperative relationship with expatriates. This is why the Finnish Expatriate Parliament (FEP) was formed in 1997.… Read More
At first glance, communion records can be a mystery. However, they are filled with an enormous amount of information and it is worth the effort to learn how to read… Read More