Waara/Wara/Portimajaervi

[wendydbriscoe]

Hi,
Is anyone researching the above surname especially from Alkula Finland, then emigrated to Vadso Norway.
Kind Regards
Wendy

[b hietala]

I am interested in the Waara family. I have several relatives from the Korpilombolo/Overtornea area with that name. What other information do you have? I'm not sure where Alkula is located.

[wendydbriscoe]

Hi,
My Waara/Wara line are from Over-Tornea as well.
Do you Have a Johan Abraham Vara Portimajarvi b 1819 d 4 June 1844 Vadso in your Waara tree?
Kind Regards
Wendy

[b hietala]

Unfortunately, I do not have anything before 1848. And then, only one family in the Pirttiniemi area.

Erik Gustaf Mickelsson Waara (Hietala) b. 1848
Anna Greta Persdotter Waara (Vaara) b.1853

children: Fanny Maria, Axel, John Oscar, Gustaf Wilhelm, Sophia Wilhelmina, Hilda
Karolina, and William.

I will let you know if I find further information.