Branstead family history, 1866-
Title
Branstead family history, 1866-
Identifier
NAHA 2021/003
Creator
Description
Branstead Family: Norway to America
In 1866, Lars Jonson Branstad, a single man from the fyords of western Norway left his parents, sisters and brothers, to cross the Atlantic for Chicago. He was a skilled carpenter. A strong Norwegian community and the Lutheran church welcomed him. Elizabeth Branstead is a third generation Norwegian American who regales with photos and stories of Vikings, immigration, and new life in Chicago and California. 175 pages, photos, maps, charts, text.
Location:
16/B/8
In 1866, Lars Jonson Branstad, a single man from the fyords of western Norway left his parents, sisters and brothers, to cross the Atlantic for Chicago. He was a skilled carpenter. A strong Norwegian community and the Lutheran church welcomed him. Elizabeth Branstead is a third generation Norwegian American who regales with photos and stories of Vikings, immigration, and new life in Chicago and California. 175 pages, photos, maps, charts, text.
Location:
16/B/8
Extent
1 folder
Language
English
Type
Manuscripts
Citation
Branstead, Elizabeth Grace, “Branstead family history, 1866-,” Norwegian-American Historical Association, accessed April 26, 2024, https://naha.omeka.net/items/show/15744.