The Nolan Family
Three countries, one family
From a porch in Oregon to a kitchen in Freiburg to a rooftop in Chengdu — this is where we keep the stories, the faces, and the family tree that ties us together.
PORTLAND·FREIBURG·CHENGDU
We are the Nolans — grandparents, parents, cousins and kids spread across three continents, bound by old letters, longer flights, and a shared last name that means something different in every language we speak.
3Countries
4Generations
27Of us, and counting
Our Story
How a soldier from Oregon, a baker from the Black Forest, and a teacher from Sichuan became one family.
Family Tree
Four generations, three surnames, one very long dinner table when everyone comes home.
Gallery
Weddings in Freiburg, New Year in Chengdu, summers in Portland — the photos that prove it all happened.
“Doesn’t matter what language you say it in — family just means someone saves you a seat.”
Grandpa Nolan, Portland