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==Online Resources== | |||
=== | *'''1674-1851''' {{RecordSearch|2026233|Denmark, Probate Indexes, 1674-1851}} at FamilySearch — index & images | ||
*'''1651-1895''' {{FSC|73126|title-id|disp=Uddrag af kirkebøger, skiftebøger og forskellige protokoller fra Rigsarkivet, Provinsarkivet, Bispearkivet, o.s.v., ca. 1651-1895 }}(*); Petersen, A., b. 1827 at FamilySearch Catalog - images | |||
*'''1680-1720''' {{FSC|417814|title-id|disp=Skifteprotokoller, 1680-1720}}(*); Ryttergods (4. Jyske Regiment) at FamilySearch Catalog - images | |||
*'''1687-1737''' {{FSC|417503|title-id|disp=Skifteprotokoller, 1687-1737}}(*); Rytterdistrikt (Koldinghus) at FamilySearch Catalog - images | |||
*'''1800-1847''' {{FSC|538957|title-id|disp=Blanketregnskaber 1800-1847 }}(*); Kancelli at FamilySearch Catalog - images | |||
*'''1800-1848''' {{FSC|505598|title-id|disp=Testamenter konfirmerede gennem overøvrigheden, 1800-1848 }}(*); Danske Kancelli at FamilySearch Catalog - images | |||
*'''1802''' {{FSC|336896|title-id|disp=Testamente efter Frederick Christian Rosenkrantz, 1802 }}(*); Rosenkrantz, Frederick Christian at FamilySearch Catalog - images | |||
*{{FSC|343248|title-id|disp=Index to the probate records of various Danish Cavalry land grants, including miscellaneous judicial districts and parishes }}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images | |||
*{{FSC|59409|title-id|disp=The probate records of Denmark }}(*); Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Department at FamilySearch Catalog - images | |||
*{{FSC|735434|title-id|disp=Systematisk fremstilling af det danske skiftevæsen , et forsøg :}}(*); Hansen, Jens Olaus at FamilySearch Catalog - images | |||
*[http://www.telusplanet.net/public/mtoll/denmark.htm Mary's Genealogy Treasures - Denmark] | |||
*[http://www.faesterogskifter.dk/ Faester og Skifter - Copyhold and Probates] Danske Slægtsforskere Odense | |||
*[http://aurelia-clemons.dk Aurelia-Clemons Genealogy Research] - [https://aurelia-clemons.dk/probate.htm Probate extractions] for many areas of Denmark - complete film done, not just those related to the website owner, any given surname, or area. This is also a guide to finding parishes within estate jurisdictions on Sjælland. | |||
* [http://www.brejl.dk/skift.html Erik Brejls Hjemmeside] Probate extracts for some estates, hundreds, and larger cities in Jutland, as well as probates for members of the clergy for the whole country as well as most cities. In Danish. | |||
* [https://www.sa.dk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Gods_Stedregister.pdf Stedregister til Nørrejyske Godsarkiver] A guide to finding parishes within estate jurisdictions in Jutland (except Southern Jutland). In Danish. | |||
* [http://www.krabsen.dk/godsskifte/container.php?funktion=gods_oversigt Probate extractions] from the registers of estate jurisdictions in Vendsyssel (north of Limfjorden) 1707-1851. You can view all names listed in an estate, or search for a specific name. In Danish. | |||
* [http://rigmornoergaard.tripod.com/ Probate extractions] from estate jurisdictions in Northern Jutland. In Danish. | |||
* [http://navneregistre.dis-danmark.dk/faeste_skifte/skf_vis_form.php Search engine for probates in Denmark.] In Danish. | |||
* [http://www.dodsattester.dk/ Death certificates in Denmark until 1940] | |||
* [http://ao.salldata.dk/ Sall Data] Scanned probate records. Select '''Skifter''' from the drop-down list to begin searching. | |||
* [https://arkivalielister.dis-danmark.dk/ao_alt_vis_navne.php?stil=2&navn=skifte&sort=s DIS-Arkivalielister] Probate records listed by registering authority. In Danish. | |||
==Denmark Probate Records== | |||
Probate records are court records that describe the distribution of a person's estate after death. Information in the records may include the death date, names of heirs and guardians, relationships, residences, an inventory of the estate, and names of witnesses. <br> <br> | Probate records are court records that describe the distribution of a person's estate after death. Information in the records may include the death date, names of heirs and guardians, relationships, residences, an inventory of the estate, and names of witnesses. <br> <br> | ||
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There were 13 different probate courts in Copenhagen. See the article [[Copenhagen Probate Jurisdictions]] for details. The four largest were the following: | There were 13 different probate courts in Copenhagen. See the article [[Copenhagen Probate Jurisdictions]] for details. The four largest were the following: | ||
#'''Magistrats skiftekommission, 1681-1781''' - Magistrate's probate commission, also called Byretten {''city court''). These records are for the commoners of the city. Index on | #'''Magistrats skiftekommission, 1681-1781''' - Magistrate's probate commission, also called Byretten {''city court''). These records are for the commoners of the city. Index on FHL film 0045256 and 0044771, records on films 0044772-0045255. | ||
#'''Hofretten, 1679-1771''' - Castle Court. This court was for high civil officials. Index, | #'''Hofretten, 1679-1771''' - Castle Court. This court was for high civil officials. Index, FHL film 0044596; probates FHL films 0044597¬0044688. | ||
#'''Borgretten, 1682-1771''' - Citizen Court. This court was for the lower civil officials and employees. General index | #'''Borgretten, 1682-1771''' - Citizen Court. This court was for the lower civil officials and employees. General index FHL film 0044689 probate records FHL films 0044690-0044770. | ||
#'''Underadmiralitetsretten, 1670-1779''' - Lower Admiralty Court. For naval non-commissioned officers (rank below captain). Records on | #'''Underadmiralitetsretten, 1670-1779''' - Lower Admiralty Court. For naval non-commissioned officers (rank below captain). Records on FHL films 0048030¬0048113. | ||
Other probate court records for this time period that have not been filmed include the following: | Other probate court records for this time period that have not been filmed include the following: | ||
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==== Copenhagen: 1771-1861 ==== | ==== Copenhagen: 1771-1861 ==== | ||
Most probate records in Copenhagen for this time period were handled by a single probate commission. For the period 1771-1803 they are listed under the '''Stadsretten''' (City Court; | Most probate records in Copenhagen for this time period were handled by a single probate commission. For the period 1771-1803 they are listed under the '''Stadsretten''' (City Court; FHL films 0045257-0046190) and from 1804-1862 under the '''Landsretten''' (Land Court; FHL films 0046191¬0048027). These records are divided in two ways: by record type (see above under indexes) and then by classification.<br> | ||
Within each record type there are nine groupings as to the classification of those for whom a probate was held (the catalog does not show which groups are on which film, so you may wish to consult the book, Register of Danish estate probates:Copenhagen county, 1701-1820; | Within each record type there are nine groupings as to the classification of those for whom a probate was held (the catalog does not show which groups are on which film, so you may wish to consult the book, Register of Danish estate probates:Copenhagen county, 1701-1820; FHL book 948.911 P23c; film 0599138, item 3). <br> I. High civil officials and commissioned officers <br> II. Other civil officials, clerks, secretaries,book keepers, etc. <br> III.Clergy, professors, students, and workers at schools, hospitals, and the church<br> IV. Citizens of higher reputation and wealth <br> V. Artist, tradesmen, etc. <br> VI. Persons of no great means <br> VII. Servants <br> VIII. Enlisted men of the navy and merchant marines <br> IX. Enlisted men of the army. <br> | ||
==== Copenhagen: 1861-1912 ==== | ==== Copenhagen: 1861-1912 ==== | ||
The nine classifications from the earlier period were regrouped into six. Class III was grouped with Class II. Classes VII-IX were combined to a new Class III. These later records were listed under the title '''Den kongelige Lands-over- samt Hof og Stadsret i København''' (The royal provincial, as well as castle and city court in Copenhagen; | The nine classifications from the earlier period were regrouped into six. Class III was grouped with Class II. Classes VII-IX were combined to a new Class III. These later records were listed under the title '''Den kongelige Lands-over- samt Hof og Stadsret i København''' (The royal provincial, as well as castle and city court in Copenhagen; FHL films 0520496¬0521527,0517662-0517794).<br> | ||
The '''Reparitionsprotokol''' [restitution records] from 1863¬1910 are filed separately ( | The '''Reparitionsprotokol''' [restitution records] from 1863¬1910 are filed separately (FHL film 0517795¬0517840), as are a set of records called '''Børn og hospitalslemmer''' (Children and hospital inmates; FHL film 0517868-0517897).<br> | ||
=== Wills and Indexes (''Testamentprotokoller med Indexer'') === | === Wills and Indexes (''Testamentprotokoller med Indexer'') === | ||
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*Status of the ward at the time the inheritance is paid, indicating a place of residence if different from the original probate record | *Status of the ward at the time the inheritance is paid, indicating a place of residence if different from the original probate record | ||
*Expenses charged to the estate | *Expenses charged to the estate | ||
== Probate Word List == | == Probate Word List == | ||
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== Word List of Household and Farm Items Often Listed in Probates | == Household and Farm Items == | ||
''Word List of Household and Farm Items Often Listed in Probates'' | |||
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{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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| øxe, økse || ax | | øxe, økse || ax | ||
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