Dear Penny,
It was a pleasant surprise to read your message !! I have some recent information which my sister, Christine, has been diligently collecting.
She thinks that she has traced it way way back to the year 1000, and, the Kings of Denmark.
The father of Grandpa Kjelgaard was John, and, his father was William. There is a lot of information on the Tri County web site of Joyce T (?). Put that much in Google, and, you'll get the site.
I believe I can send you what I have via Email if you send me your address. Mine is
qwerty@gis.net As I write, I'm not sure of Karen's address. I have it in my address book, however, and will send it to you should you send your address.
Great to hear from you .... your daughter comes from a line of strong northmen and women all right !!
MaryAnne Kjelgaard Sheehy