[#8740] My Great Grandfather Erik Andersen Ostbye

[Gjest Aaron Hartnell]

Erik Andersen Indgjærdingen -- born Frederikshald Norway 30 Mar 1861. On Ostbye in 1886 matrikellen. He used the name Ostebye in the US. He was a politik konstable. He came to the US in 1890. Is Vaaga in Jevnaker/Oppland? I'm sure this is the right person because my G-grandfather had brother and sister Ole and Ingeborg. Ingeborg stayed in Norway and has at least one descendant named Eugene Ostbye who lives in Magnor (?). My great uncle Luverne met him during WWII while he served in the ski patrol. I believe he is still living. I would greatly welcome any news past or present of this family! Thanks and God Bless You! Aaron