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The spelling of a name was determined by the recorder, so many variations resulted. (There was no standardized spelling). For example, the given name Sivert might be spelled as Syver, Sjur, Siver, Sifuer, or Siffuer.  
 
The spelling of a name was determined by the recorder, so many variations resulted. (There was no standarized spelling.) For example, the given name Sivert might be spelled as Syver, Sjur, Siver, Sifuer, or Siffuer.  


After 1814 a standardized form was generally used in recording the event. On this form was listed both the birth and christening date, both parents' names and place of residence, the child's legitimate or illegitimate status, and the names of godparents and witnesses. In larger cities, street addresses were also listed.  
After 1814 a standardized form was generally used in recording the event. On this form was listed both the birth and christening date, both parents' names and place of residence, the child's legitimate or illegitimate status, and the names of godparents and witnesses. In larger cities, street addresses were also listed.  
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Some parish records have a separate section for introductions, however, most can be found with the birth/christening records. The introdutions were done for the mothers of legitimate children only. The way back to church fellowship for mothers of illegitimate children was through the "absolutions"; as part of the church sermon, and where the women were expected to announce who the fathers of their illegitmate children were. (Bishop Eilifs statues of 1320)  
Some parish records have a separate section for introductions, however, most can be found with the birth/christening records. The introdutions were done for the mothers of legitimate children only. The way back to church fellowship for mothers of illegitimate children was through the "absolutions"; as part of the church sermon, and where the women were expected to announce who the fathers of their illegitmate children were. (Bishop Eilifs statues of 1320)  


See [[Norway: Baptism (Døpte)|Baptism (Døpte)]] for more detailed information.
See [[Norway: Baptism (Døpte)|Baptism (Døpte)]] for more detailed information.  


Rules about Baptism (Dåp) in Norway are found [http://snl.no/d%C3%A5p inStore Norske Leksikon] but are in in Norwegian
Rules about Baptism (Dåp) in Norway are found [http://snl.no/d%C3%A5p inStore Norske Leksikon] but are in in Norwegian  


The section states the following.  
The section states the following.  
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