I am working on my Family Tree and some family say that in Norway our name was Ystenes and I know my grandfather had a cousin by the name of Nick Ystenes from Blair, WI. My maiden name was Olson and my family is from Odin, MN. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Hi Janice.
I have been researching this surname for a while (my grandfather was an Ystenes), and I have in my research notes info on a Nicholai J. Ystenes born 1891 in Ettrick, Wisconsin. He passed away in 1990. His parents were Nels Ystenes and Elisabeth Instenes, both born in Norway.
Could this be your grand cousin Nick?
Jason
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its nice to meet u im from Blair, WI my grandfather name is Richard Ystenes, and i believe my grandfather had a brother named Nick, i just thought u might like to know
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Hi I have met your grandfather about 2 years ago. My Great grandfather was Syvert Olson and lived by Odin, MN. I think that he changed his name from Ystenes shortly after coming to Minnesota. I know that they lived in Beaver Creek for one year after they were married. Your grandfather Richard remembers visiting the farm in MN where Nick Ystenes lived and helped on the farm of my Great Uncle Ed Olson. Hope to hear more from you.
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