Niskavaara or Harjala Family
Lähetetty: 04.02.2011 23:45
Hello,
I am searching for any information I can find on the Niskavaara or Harjala families in Finland. My husbands grandmother was Lucille Harjala, but from what I understand her birth name was Niskavaara not Harjala. A name change by her grandfather during a war resulted in the difference in the last name. Lucille's father was Matti Josphsson Niskavaara born in 1859 in Pudasjarvi, Finland. He came to America and settled in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Lucille, his daughter was the only child born in Michigan, the rest were born in Finland. Matti's wife died shortly after Lucille was born. I believe her name was Brita Manninen born in 1863 in Taivalkoski, Finland. Again, I got some information from Hiski and the Finlander Forum. I have an image sent to me by a relative in Finland that show's some of the family. I am unable to attach it to this. Any other information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Lori Malmstrom
I am searching for any information I can find on the Niskavaara or Harjala families in Finland. My husbands grandmother was Lucille Harjala, but from what I understand her birth name was Niskavaara not Harjala. A name change by her grandfather during a war resulted in the difference in the last name. Lucille's father was Matti Josphsson Niskavaara born in 1859 in Pudasjarvi, Finland. He came to America and settled in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Lucille, his daughter was the only child born in Michigan, the rest were born in Finland. Matti's wife died shortly after Lucille was born. I believe her name was Brita Manninen born in 1863 in Taivalkoski, Finland. Again, I got some information from Hiski and the Finlander Forum. I have an image sent to me by a relative in Finland that show's some of the family. I am unable to attach it to this. Any other information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Lori Malmstrom
