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In the late 1800’s the Provincial Archives (Landsarkiven) were given the responsibility to collect and preserve the church records that were more than 100 years old from each parish within its region. All the church records were cataloged using the same plan for the entire country. Each type of book was given a letter code and then a volume number. <br>The main categories of books with their letters are:<br>AI = clerical surveys<br>B = removal records<br>C = Birth and baptism records<br>E = banns and marriage records<br>F = death and burial records | In the late 1800’s the Provincial Archives (Landsarkiven) were given the responsibility to collect and preserve the church records that were more than 100 years old from each parish within its region. All the church records were cataloged using the same plan for the entire country. Each type of book was given a letter code and then a volume number. <br>The main categories of books with their letters are:<br>AI = clerical surveys<br>B = removal records<br>C = Birth and baptism records<br>E = banns and marriage records<br>F = death and burial records | ||
For a complete listing of all codes see [[Sweden: | For a complete listing of all codes see [[Sweden:_Church_Archive_Cataloging_Plan|Church Archive Cataloging Plan]] | ||
A good way to cite a Swedish church record is to record the following: | A good way to cite a Swedish church record is to record the following: | ||
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If the information came from Genline then the Genline GID number could be included. This source would appear as Lungsund:AI:18:p.194 Genline GID # 504.33.13400. | If the information came from Genline then the Genline GID number could be included. This source would appear as Lungsund:AI:18:p.194 Genline GID # 504.33.13400. | ||
If using another online method of viewing the Swedish Church records, then their identification system should be used. In this way, any person desiring to see a particular document could view the document that has been cited no matter what system the person is using to view the Swedish church records. | If using another online method of viewing the Swedish Church records, then their identification system should be used. In this way, any person desiring to see a particular document could view the document that has been cited no matter what system the person is using to view the Swedish church records. | ||
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