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RICHARD F. SVANOE -- 1914 - 2007 My Dad died this last Sunday, 16 September 2007. He will be missed and remembered forever. Read more

Richard F. Svanoe, SR. is declining Broken hip and accumulation of other maladies contribute to Dad/Uncle Dick's fading. Read more

Lukas Aasgård Langvand Lukas was born on the 17th of october. 3190 gram and 48cm long Read more

Emma Lena Elizabeth Baker Born September 15th, 8:03am 7lbs 9 1/2oz 21 inches Read more

George Bush I This might not be funny for some og the family.... but for the rest of us!!!!! Read more

George Bush II This might not be funny for some og the family.... but for the rest of us!!!!! Read more

ATLE ATTENDED “WRIGLEY” SEMINARY When I read on my Chicago Cubs trivia calendar that Wrigley Field now occupies the space that once housed a Lutheran seminary, I asked cousin Ren (and others) if perhaps this is the one at which our grandfather (Rev. Atle Svanoe) studied. Keep reading to see the amazing answer. Read more

The Center for Disease Control The Center for Disease Control has issued a warning about a new virulent strain of Sexually Transmitted Disease. This disease is contracted through dangerous and high risk behavior. The disease is called Gonorrhea Lectim (pronounced "gonna re-elect him"). Read more

ARE YOU SHOWN ON THE “SVANOE” FAMILY TREE?? If not, you probably are also not listed in the list of descendents of Ole Torjussen Helling Svanøe. Check the tree, and if you are not shown, please send your information to Richard F. Svanoe, Jr. at genrichslt@aol.com or genrichslt@svanoe.com, or 912 Council Rock Drive, South Lake Tahoe, California 96150, USA. Read more

A Modern Day Haugean – Bill Svanoe The following biography of William Rennord Svanoe is composed by his son Rennard Svanoe, incorporating written reminiscences by Bill’s wife, Myrtle, their children, their grandchildren and a nephew Ron Ginther. Although he never spoke of Ole Torgussen Svanoe, his life in many ways reflected the tradition of his Haugean great great grandfather. In that it is detailed and personal, the following is like a peek in the window of the Bill Svanoe home. Read more

Our Ten Top Memories from the 200 Year Svanoe Reunion Memories tend to fade, and now, three months after the Jubilee on Svanoe Island, we decided it was time to write down what we remember. We share our top ten moments (beginning with the tenth) of that grand get together along with some reflections, with the hope that you will be moved to recall and share yours with us. Read more

1904 Reunion on Svanøy Received from Karol Svanøe Read more

Things Found Only in America 1. Only in America......can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. 2. Only in America......are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink. Read more

FAMILY TREE REQUIEM??? Will Tommy’s dedicated family tree work of so many years now retreat into oblivion? Hopefully it will not. YOU can help keep it alive! Read more

Florø to Ål and the Helling farm 3 These are pics of our travels from Florø to Ål and the Helling farm. Goto pictures Read more

Florø to Ål and the Helling farm 2 These are pics of our travels from Florø to Ål and the Helling farm. Goto pictures Read more

Florø to Ål and the Helling farm 1 These are pics of our travels from Florø to Ål and the Helling farm. Goto pictures Read more

More pictures More pictures from the reunion here, and more on the way. Come on people 300 people at the reunion should take more pictures then this!!! Goto pictures Read more

More pictures from Richard More pictures from the reunion here, and more on the way. Come on people 300 people at the reunion should take more pictures then this!!! Goto pictures Read more

More pictures Some more pictures from Karol Svanoe. Goto pictures Read more

More pictures More pictures from the reunion here, and more on the way. Come on people 300 people at the reunion should take more pictures then this!!! Goto pictures Read more

More Pictures! Thanks to Rolf for sending us more pictures from the reunion! Go to pictures Read more

Please send pictures!!! Hi All. Please send me your pictures from the reunion and I will post them on the Svanoe.com website. New stuff will arrive shortly on the site! Read more

Reunion 2004 Here are all the pictures that I took from the reunion. We hope to get more pictures on the site when the new email list is up and running. Goto pictures Read more

REV. ATLE SVANOE IN WORLD WAR TWO This first hand memory of Atle comes from his granddaughter Sol (daughter of Gunhild(Atle's firstborn) and my grandfather too. I have heard these stories from my Dad (Richard, Sr.) but it is interesting to read my cousin's first hand memory. I urge all of Svanoe heritage to write similar stories of our relatives. Read more

A Modern Day Haugean – Bill Svanoe - 5th GENERATION The following biography of William Rennord Svanoe is composed by his son Rennard Svanoe, incorporating written reminiscences by Bill’s wife, Myrtle, their children, their grandchildren and a nephew Ron Ginther. Although he never spoke of Ole Torgussen Svanoe, his life in many ways reflected the tradition of his Haugean great great grandfather. In that it is detailed and personal, the following is like a peek in the window of the Bill Svanoe home. Read more

TOMMY'S NORWEGIAN SEAMAN'S CHURCH This lovely sanctuary was the site of the family and friends memorial service for Tommy that I was priviledged and honored to attend last Saturday, 12 June 2004. Nestled amongst the steep hills of San Francisco with its cable cars it was bedecked with half staff flags of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and USA. Read more

OUR TRIP TO HALLINGDAL ( A big thank you to Tommy Svanoe for corrections of name spellings, etc.) Read more

Visit to Svanoe Island By Rennard Svanoe (Generation 6), second grand child of Atle Svanoe, who was the third Svanoe emigrant to America. A big thank you to Tommy Svanoe for making additions and corrections in the spelling of Norwegian words. Read more

Torgeirs Album, part 3 Tommy send me 2 cd's with pictures and after resampling them for the internet this is the result: Read more

Torgeir's Album, part 2 Tommy send me 2 cd's with pictures and after resampling them for the internet this is the result: Read more

Memories from my Childhood on Svanøen On a sunny Sunday morning on August 14th, 1927, I came into this world. My father was Ingolf Olai Svanøe, and my mother, Hjørdis Constanse Svanøe, (nee Helmers) My birthplace was the beautiful farm Kvalstad, located on the southwestern side of Svanøen. Read more

Torgeir's Album Tommy send me 2 cd's with pictures and after resampling them for the internet this is the result: Read more

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