Here are some pictures provided by Roxanne (Dearth) Hamilton that I have been rather slow in posting. My intent to create a chronological history is practically impossible so I've decided to post things randomly. These photos represent the sisters and their respective families of my great grandfather, Oliver Finnestad. As I have yet to encounter any photos of Oliver with his sisters, I do not know what the extent of their relationship was in adulthood. . ABOVE Men: Pete Svetika (Husband of Frances Finnestad), Rodney Risetter, Leo Dearth (Husband of Wanda Risetter), Friends Women: Betty (Risetter) Shipman, Rita (Richardson) Roots, Wanda (Risetter) Dearth, Norraine (Richardson) Carlson, Helen Dearth As this was Wanda and Leo's wedding, this photo was taken November 15, 1946. Above: Women: Florence (Johnson) Dearth – Leo’s Mother, Betty (Risetter) Shipman, Wanda (Risetter) Dearth, Frances (Finnestad) Svetika, Alice (Finnestad) Gittleson Men: Frank Dearth – Leo’s Fath...
Genealogical site for the descendants of Ole Oleson (Olson/Olsen) Finnestad from Stavanger, Norway. Contact me for the most comprehensive copy of the Finnestad family tree.