I’m a psychotherapist in Los Angeles. I have been the family genealogist since the mid-70s when my maternal grandmother handed over the reins. My family is Northern European. My paternal side is from Germany My surnames are Bohle, Kleinschmidt, Schwarz, and Vorreuter from the states of Baden-Württemberg (Sindolsheim, Vaihingen an der Enz) and Prussia (Stettin.) My maternal line is Norwegian. My surnames are Rusten, Urness, Bjorhus, and Nilson from the counties of Buskerud (Assiden), Oppland (Biri), Sogn og Fjordane (Urnes, Luster, Hafslo), and Ostfold (Skjeberg).
I am also the county coordinator for the USGenWeb Griggs County, North Dankota website.