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'''Background information''': Information about the land, people, history, government, and other characteristics of an area. Background information helps to focus research in the most appropriate types of records for a given area and time period. | '''Background information''': Information about the land, people, history, government, and other characteristics of an area. Background information helps to focus research in the most appropriate types of records for a given area and time period. | ||
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Baron: The lowest title in the British and French peerage. A baron's wife or a woman who inherits or is granted the title is called a baroness. The title of baron was introduced to Great Britain in 1066 after the Normans took power. The king bestowed land and the title of baron to some of his men for their service. These men could give this land and the title to their oldest sons. Eventually the barons became divided into greater and lesser barons, depending on how much land they held. The greater barons eventually became earls and dukes. Lesser barons became the retainers. Currently, the title of baron is given by the British monarch for distinguished service or distinction in arts or letters. Barons may no longer give the title to their heirs. In other European countries, a baron may have various ranks. In Latin America, the baron (barón) was below the viscount (vizconde) and above a lord (señor). | Baron: The lowest title in the British and French peerage. A baron's wife or a woman who inherits or is granted the title is called a baroness. The title of baron was introduced to Great Britain in 1066 after the Normans took power. The king bestowed land and the title of baron to some of his men for their service. These men could give this land and the title to their oldest sons. Eventually the barons became divided into greater and lesser barons, depending on how much land they held. The greater barons eventually became earls and dukes. Lesser barons became the retainers. Currently, the title of baron is given by the British monarch for distinguished service or distinction in arts or letters. Barons may no longer give the title to their heirs. In other European countries, a baron may have various ranks. In Latin America, the baron (barón) was below the viscount (vizconde) and above a lord (señor). | ||
Baron, Scotland: A baron was the owner of a freehold estate even though he may have been a non-titled commoner. | |||
Barón: The Spanish word for baron, a title of nobility ranking below a viscount (vizconde) and above a lord (señor). | Barón: The Spanish word for baron, a title of nobility ranking below a viscount (vizconde) and above a lord (señor). | ||
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Barony, Ireland: A land division within a county in Ireland. Baronies were originally held by Irish chieftains, who obtained or leased it from the kings of the provinces. Eventually baronies came to be used only for financial and administrative reasons. | Barony, Ireland: A land division within a county in Ireland. Baronies were originally held by Irish chieftains, who obtained or leased it from the kings of the provinces. Eventually baronies came to be used only for financial and administrative reasons. | ||
Barony, Scotland: A freehold estate created by direct grant with charter from the Crown, which carried with it both civil and criminal jurisdiction. | |||
Basic Search Strategies: The section of a research outline that describes a general process for conducting family history research. | Basic Search Strategies: The section of a research outline that describes a general process for conducting family history research. | ||
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Burgess: A resident of a city who has full rights of citizenship within the city. Tradesmen and craftsmen were burgesses. The term burgess can also refer to a freeman who lived in a rural area. In Scotland, a burgess is a craftsman or tradesman who lives and works within a burgh. | Burgess: A resident of a city who has full rights of citizenship within the city. Tradesmen and craftsmen were burgesses. The term burgess can also refer to a freeman who lived in a rural area. In Scotland, a burgess is a craftsman or tradesman who lives and works within a burgh. | ||
Burgh: A city or town | Burgh, Scotland: A city or town with a royal charter and a municipal corporation. They usually send a member to Parliament. Also spelled borough. | ||
Burgh of barony, Scotland: A city or town with a royal charter granted to a baron. They do not send members to Parliament. | |||
Burgh court, Scotland: A Scottish court with jurisdiction over a royal burgh. These courts handled minor civil offences. | Burgh court, Scotland: A Scottish court with jurisdiction over a royal burgh. These courts handled minor civil offences. | ||
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Bygdbøker, Norway: A Norwegian term meaning "rural chronicles" or "community books." The bygdbøker are Norwegian town histories that contain extensive genealogical information about the people living in the community. | Bygdbøker, Norway: A Norwegian term meaning "rural chronicles" or "community books." The bygdbøker are Norwegian town histories that contain extensive genealogical information about the people living in the community. | ||
Byting, Denmark: A Danish city court. In the 1700s this was the court of first instance (the court where a case begins) in general cases. | Byting, Denmark: A Danish city court. In the 1700s this was the court of first instance (the court where a case begins) in general cases. | ||
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