Using Witnesses to Find the Next Generation in Denmark: Difference between revisions

#[[Denmark Census|<u>Censuses</u>]]: Use Censuses to discover who each witness may be. Censuses not only give a picture of the family as it was at the time the census was taken, but also provide information about where they lived in the city.  

#[[Denmark Probate Records|<u>Probates</u>]]: Usually, after a person died, a probate was conducted in order to pay the deceased's debts and distribute what was left to the heirs. These records will usually list when the deceased passed away. If not, usually the probate date is close to the death date.<br>  

#[[Denmark Civil Registration|<u>Civil Registration</u>]]: Although civil registration did not become a major record source until the 20th century, and was only available in a few areas of Denmark, they are a very useful record. Often the civil registration records will contain more information on the deceased individual than the church records .<br>

<u>If you still cannot find your ancestor in the city, try the following records</u>:  

#[[Denmark Court Records|<u>Court Records</u>]]: There are many different court records and they may not necessarily record vital information, but they can give clues. For example, if the ancestor was murdered, there may be a court proceeding that records the circumstances surrounding the death.<br>  

#[[Denmark Cemeteries|<u>Cemeteries</u>]]: Like all cemeteries, you can usually find the death information of the individual on the headstone. However, it is important to note that in Denmark, a person only remains buried while the family pays for the grave upkeep. When there is no one left to pay for the upkeep, the body and headstone are usually removed and taken to the catacombs or crematorium. The headstone is usually recycled.