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We knew from the parish record entry for Elena's illegitimate child that her father was definitely "Asmund Torson." The more information which could be found to substantiate that, the better, so searches continued.   
We knew from the parish record entry for Elena's illegitimate child that her father was definitely "Asmund Torson." The more information which could be found to substantiate that, the better, so searches continued.   


Bless the tax man of 1700!  He lists the names of all taxables in the household.  Hänkelstorp        #2 Jöns Torson 1, (wife) Gertru _ 1, (son) Anders _ _ 1, (dau) Anna _ _ _ 1, Anders Olsson (the parish tailor) _ _ _ _ 1 = 5 taxables   
Bless the tax man of 1700!  He lists the names of all taxables in the household.  
 Hänkelstorp        #2 Jöns Torson 1, (wife) Gertru _ 1, (son) Anders _ _ 1, (dau) Anna _ _ _ 1, Anders Olsson (the parish tailor) _ _ _ _ 1 = 5 taxables   


                                  #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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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 about 1651.  


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