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== Biographies (Ættfræðingatal) ==
== Biographies (''Ættfræðingatal'') ==
These are published collections of personal histories. These records can simplify research and provide supplemental genealogical information. They are a valuable source of vital information (birth, marriage, and death dates and places) and provide multi-generational linkage. There are several significant sets including:  
These are published collections of personal histories. These records can simplify research and provide supplemental genealogical information. They are a valuable source of vital information (birth, marriage, and death dates and places) and provide multi-generational linkage. There are several significant sets including:  
*Biographies of Pastors 1000-1930 (Prestaæfir)
*Register of Members of Parliament 1845-1945 (Alþingismannatal),
*Biographies and Genealogies of County Magistrates 1262-1915 (Sýslumannaæfir),
*Lives of Learned Men 1400-1800 (Æfir Lærdra Manna).


*''Alþingismannatal, 1845-1945 : konungsfulltrúa, landshöfðingja, ráðherra o.fl.'' (Register of Members of Parliament), {{FHL|466793|item|disp=FHL book 949.12 D3ta}}
*''Prestaæfir á Íslandi [1000-1930]'' (Biographies of Iceland's Priests), {{FHL|466272|item|disp=FHL film 73261 (first of 18 films)}}
*''Sýslumannaæfir [1262-1915]'' (Biographies and Genealogies of County Magistrates) {{FHL|347947|item|disp=FHL book 949.12 D3bb (5 vols)}}
*''Æfir Lærđra Manna [1400-1800]'' (Lives of Learned Men) {{FHL|466050|item|disp=FHL film 73232 (first of 22 films)}}


===Contents===
=== Contents ===
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'''Prestaæfir'''
*Names of pastors
*Dates and places of birth
*Date of death
*Parentage
*Date of marriage
*Spouse
*Children
*Some include multi-generational genealogies
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'''AlÞingismannatal'''
'''AlÞingismannatal'''
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*Date of marriage
*Date of marriage
*Names of parents
*Names of parents
**Date of death
*Date of death
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'''Prestaæfir'''
*Names of pastors
*Dates and places of birth
*Date of death
*Parentage
*Date of marriage
*Spouse
*Children
*Some include multi-generational genealogies
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'''Sýslumannaæfir'''
'''Sýslumannaæfir'''
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*Spouse
*Spouse
*Children
*Children
**Spouses and offspring
*Residence
*Residence
*Occupation
*Occupation
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