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A quick search of the Family History LIbrary Catalog showed the parish registers for Västra Karaby did not begin until '''1688. '''The initial thought was that maybe we weren't going to be able to go back further after all. | A quick search of the Family History LIbrary Catalog showed the parish registers for Västra Karaby did not begin until '''1688. '''The initial thought was that maybe we weren't going to be able to go back further after all. | ||
Searches in the death records of Barsebäck parish continued, looking for Jöns Jönsson, Asmund's father. He died 20 Mar 1768, at age 83 = born '''@ 1685'''. Unfortunately, a new minister had moved into Barsebäck parish by that time, and birth places were no longer being listed in the death records. The presumption had to be made at that point that Jöns Jönsson had at least resided in the area of Västra Karaby parish for a short while in order to have met his wife Elena, even if he wasn't born there. | Searches in the death records of Barsebäck parish continued, looking for Jöns Jönsson, Asmund's father. He died 20 Mar 1768, at age 83 = born '''@ 1685'''. Unfortunately, a new minister had moved into Barsebäck parish by that time, and birth places were no longer being listed in the death records. The presumption had to be made at that point that Jöns Jönsson had at least resided in the area of Västra Karaby parish for a short while in order to have met his wife Elena, even if he wasn't born there. | ||
==== ⇒Second research step - look for the marriage of Jöns Jönsson & Elena Asmundsdotter in her birth parish, Västra Karaby ==== | ==== ⇒Second research step - look for the marriage of Jöns Jönsson & Elena Asmundsdotter in her birth parish, Västra Karaby ==== | ||
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Searching backwards from the date of Jöns and Elena's marriage, the following was found. "On 11 Jun 1712, Boel, the illegitimate daughter of "Asmon Tors.(son's)" dotter Elena from Henchelstorp and the soldier Mattis Hall, reportedly in Captain Vrangel's Company, Vestmanlan Regiments, was christened." A further note in this entry indicates Elena was publicly absolved of her sin on 23 Nov 1712, at which time she had the district court's resolution or judgement in her posession. | Searching backwards from the date of Jöns and Elena's marriage, the following was found. "On 11 Jun 1712, Boel, the illegitimate daughter of "Asmon Tors.(son's)" dotter Elena from Henchelstorp and the soldier Mattis Hall, reportedly in Captain Vrangel's Company, Vestmanlan Regiments, was christened." A further note in this entry indicates Elena was publicly absolved of her sin on 23 Nov 1712, at which time she had the district court's resolution or judgement in her posession. | ||
Jöns must have loved Elena a great deal as he was willing to marry her within 6 months of her having borne a child he had not fathered, and to raise the child as his own. | Jöns must have loved Elena a great deal as he was willing to marry her within 6 months of her having borne a child he had not fathered, and to raise the child as his own. | ||
==== ⇒Third research step - search the parish registers of this new parish for additional siblings ==== | ==== ⇒Third research step - search the parish registers of this new parish for additional siblings ==== | ||
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Asmund Jönsson was born in Barsebäck parish in 1718 - his now oldest known sibling was born in Västra Karaby in 1712. Unless something was physically wrong, other children should have been born to his parents in that 6 year period. | Asmund Jönsson was born in Barsebäck parish in 1718 - his now oldest known sibling was born in Västra Karaby in 1712. Unless something was physically wrong, other children should have been born to his parents in that 6 year period. | ||
Searches in the birth/christening records of Västra Karaby parish produced two siblings - a sister Tyre born in 1715, and an older brother Jöns who was born and died in 1717. An additional 5 years search in the parish showed this named couple had no more children there - adding weight to the conclusion they were the couple found in Barsebäck parish registers, from 1718 on. The supposition is also supported by the fact that a 10 year search previous to 1718 showed there was not another couple of the same name who were having children in Barsebäck parish before that year, which is when Asmund Jönsson was born. | Searches in the birth/christening records of Västra Karaby parish produced two siblings - a sister Tyre born in 1715, and an older brother Jöns who was born and died in 1717. An additional 5 years search in the parish showed this named couple had no more children there - adding weight to the conclusion they were the couple found in Barsebäck parish registers, from 1718 on. The supposition is also supported by the fact that a 10 year search previous to 1718 showed there was not another couple of the same name who were having children in Barsebäck parish before that year, which is when Asmund Jönsson was born. | ||
==== ⇒Fourth research step - search records which could "prove" Asmun Torsson lived at Henckelstorp when his daughter Elena was born @1681 ==== | ==== ⇒Fourth research step - search records which could "prove" Asmun Torsson lived at Henckelstorp when his daughter Elena was born @1681 ==== | ||
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#6 Asmun Torson 1, (wife) Pernilla _ 1, (dau) Boel _ _ _ 1 = 3 taxables | #6 Asmun Torson 1, (wife) Pernilla _ 1, (dau) Boel _ _ _ 1 = 3 taxables | ||
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{NOTE: PULL IN IMAGE OF 1700 TAX LIST HERE} | |||
'''''DO YOU SEE HOW THE TAX LISTS COULD BE HELPFUL IN YOUR RESEARCH - A SIBLING IS FOUND, AND THE NAMES OF THE WIVES AND PROBABLE MOTHERS OF THE CHILDREN ARE LISTED! !''''' | |||
'''''DO YOU SEE HOW THE TAX LISTS COULD BE HELPFUL IN YOUR RESEARCH - A SIBLING IS FOUND, AND THE NAMES OF THE WIVES AND PROBABLE MOTHERS OF THE CHILDREN ARE LISTED! !''''' | |||
1702 Hänkelstorp #2 Jöns Torson 1, (wife) Gertru _ 1, (son) Anders _ _ 1, (dau) Anna _ _ _ 1, Per Skrädder (the parish tailor) _ _ _ _ 1 = 5 taxables <br> | 1702 Hänkelstorp #2 Jöns Torson 1, (wife) Gertru _ 1, (son) Anders _ _ 1, (dau) Anna _ _ _ 1, Per Skrädder (the parish tailor) _ _ _ _ 1 = 5 taxables <br> | ||
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#6 Asmun Torson, (wife) Pernille, (daughter) '''ELNA !!!!!!''' 1 1_ 1 _ _ = 3 taxables | #6 Asmun Torson, (wife) Pernille, (daughter) '''ELNA !!!!!!''' 1 1_ 1 _ _ = 3 taxables | ||
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{NOTE - PULL IN 1705 TAX IMAGE HERE} | |||
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1709, p. 683 Hänkelstorp #2 Anders Jönsson 1 _ _ _ , (farmhand) Anders 1, (farmgirl) Ellsa 1 | 1709, p. 683 Hänkelstorp #2 Anders Jönsson 1 _ _ _ , (farmhand) Anders 1, (farmgirl) Ellsa 1 | ||
#6 Asmun Tors. 1, datter Ellna 1 | #6 Asmun Tors. 1, datter Ellna 1 | ||
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A search of the parish register deaths showed the latter was the case. "Pernilla, widow of Asmun Torson died 18 Apr and was buried 24 Apr 1719, age 68" = born @ 1651. | A search of the parish register deaths showed the latter was the case. "Pernilla, widow of Asmun Torson died 18 Apr and was buried 24 Apr 1719, age 68" = born @ 1651. | ||
Now we had a partial family structure - more records could be searched to try and add generations! | Now we had a partial family structure - more records could be searched to try and add generations! | ||
=== ⇒Fifth research step - Go back to the beginning of the tax lists and work forward, looking for anyone with a first name of "Tor" and anyone with a family name of "Torsson" or something similar. === | === ⇒Fifth research step - Go back to the beginning of the tax lists and work forward, looking for anyone with a first name of "Tor" and anyone with a family name of "Torsson" or something similar. === | ||
The first available list was dated 1658. Living at Henkelstorp was "Jenns Tordsen, (his) wife, (a) female farmhand, and Tord Andersen and wife. The name "Tord" is not the most common of names, so, we took a bit of license and made the assumption, until otherwise proved false, this was probably Jöns and Asmund Tordson (Torsson's) father. Information from the tax lists has extended the pedigree line yet another generation! | The first available list was dated 1658. Living at Henkelstorp was "Jenns Tordsen, (his) wife, (a) female farmhand, and Tord Andersen and wife. The name "Tord" is not the most common of names, so, we took a bit of license and made the assumption, until otherwise proved false, this was probably Jöns and Asmund Tordson (Torsson's) father. Information from the tax lists has extended the pedigree line yet another generation! | ||
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[PULL IN IMAGE OF 1663 TAX LIST HERE] | [PULL IN IMAGE OF 1663 TAX LIST HERE] | ||
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In 1664 and 1665 Tor Andersson appears in the lists, but, not Jöns. Perhaps the family was sick, or they had such a poor crop that year they were excused from paying taxes. There were no notes to explain the situation. | In 1664 and 1665 Tor Andersson appears in the lists, but, not Jöns. Perhaps the family was sick, or they had such a poor crop that year they were excused from paying taxes. There were no notes to explain the situation. | ||
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The next available list was 1680 where we started the search in the tax lists. '''''(See Step 4)''''' It is interesting to note that both Jöns Torson and Asmund Torson are listed as single taxables i.e. no wives being taxed. Perhaps that is the year Jôns first wife died, and Asmund had not yet married. We can't say for sure, as the parish registers don't exist, but, the supposition has some merit. | The next available list was 1680 where we started the search in the tax lists. '''''(See Step 4)''''' It is interesting to note that both Jöns Torson and Asmund Torson are listed as single taxables i.e. no wives being taxed. Perhaps that is the year Jôns first wife died, and Asmund had not yet married. We can't say for sure, as the parish registers don't exist, but, the supposition has some merit. | ||
=== Sixth Research Step: Look for and search other types of extant records which could contain information on the ancestral family === | === Sixth Research Step: Look for and search other types of extant records which could contain information on the ancestral family === | ||
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1720 | 1720 | ||
The next available catechism list was 1720. The only person living at Henckelstorp which we recognized as "ours" was Anders Jönsson, son of Jöns Thorsson. | The next available catechism list was 1720. The only person living at Henckelstorp which we recognized as "ours" was Anders Jönsson, son of Jöns Thorsson. | ||
=== ⇒Seventh research step - Go back to the parish registers and search death and marriage records to fill in as much information as possible on the pedigree and family group sheets, using the clues gained in the previous searches. === | === ⇒Seventh research step - Go back to the parish registers and search death and marriage records to fill in as much information as possible on the pedigree and family group sheets, using the clues gained in the previous searches. === | ||
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27 Nov 1704 Jöns Svensson och Kirsten Asmundsdtr of Henckelstorp | 27 Nov 1704 Jöns Svensson och Kirsten Asmundsdtr of Henckelstorp | ||
<u>'''''4 Dec 1712 dr. Jöns Jönsson of Henckelstorp and the "Qvindfolket" Elna Asmunsdtr'''''</u> | <u>'''''4 Dec 1712 dr. Jöns Jönsson of Henckelstorp and the "Qvindfolket" Elna Asmunsdtr'''''</u> | ||
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Dom Mis. 1713 Täle Pärsson of Henckelstorp and (the) pigen Ingrid Pärsdtr..."(whose) "faster" (father's sister is (the) selig (deceased) Gertrud, Jöns Tors' in Henckelstorp" | Dom Mis. 1713 Täle Pärsson of Henckelstorp and (the) pigen Ingrid Pärsdtr..."(whose) "faster" (father's sister is (the) selig (deceased) Gertrud, Jöns Tors' in Henckelstorp" | ||
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Died 28/29 Jul, buried 10 P. Trin 1714, Jöns Christensson, age 62. (this is the husband of Nille Torsdatter, as found in the catechism lists of 1696) | Died 28/29 Jul, buried 10 P. Trin 1714, Jöns Christensson, age 62. (this is the husband of Nille Torsdatter, as found in the catechism lists of 1696) | ||
Buried 3rd Sun in Adv 1725 Änckan (the widow) Karin Pehrsdr, age 98 yrs and 3 mos = born about Sep-Oct 1646. (entry again taken just to show possible detail) | Buried 3rd Sun in Adv 1725 Änckan (the widow) Karin Pehrsdr, age 98 yrs and 3 mos = born about Sep-Oct 1646. (entry again taken just to show possible detail) | ||
Died 15 Sep 1727, Jöns Christens(son's). widow, ''Nilla Tohrsdtr ''of Carleby, age 84 years & 5 mos. = born about March 1643 | Died 15 Sep 1727, Jöns Christens(son's). widow, ''Nilla Tohrsdtr ''of Carleby, age 84 years & 5 mos. = born about March 1643 | ||
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It is hoped this case study will give you ideas and direction as to how you might extend your pedigree lines beyond parish registers. If the records exist, search them! | It is hoped this case study will give you ideas and direction as to how you might extend your pedigree lines beyond parish registers. If the records exist, search them! | ||
Obviously, such a study will not necessarily work if your ancestor is named Ola Olsson, and there are 4 or more of them in the parish at the same time. However, you don't know until you try - so, GO FOR IT!!! | Obviously, such a study will not necessarily work if your ancestor is named Ola Olsson, and there are 4 or more of them in the parish at the same time. However, you don't know until you try - so, GO FOR IT!!! | ||
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