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==Online Resources==
*'''1886''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20196/norway-cadastres-1886 Norway, Cadastres, 1886] at MyHeritage - index ($)


== Land and Property ==
== Land and Property ==
Land records generally start in the 1700s. These records contain information about [[Norway:Deeds|real estate conveyances, mortgages]], [[Norway Cottager Contracts|contracts]], agreements, deeds, leases of land, and auction sales [[Norway: Pension Contracts|Pension contracts]] show the inheritance of property from one generation to the next. Land records often reveal family information, such as the name of a spouse, heir, and other relatives. From land records you may learn where people lived previously, their occupations, and other clues for further research. Sometimes you will find information about entire families.


<br>Land records generally start in the 1700s. These records contain information about [[Norway:Deeds|real estate conveyances, mortgages]], [[Norway: Cottager Contracts|contracts]], agreements, deeds, leases of land, and auction sales [[Norway: Pension Contracts|Pension contracts]] show the inheritance of property from one generation to the next. Land records often reveal family information, such as the name of a spouse, heir, and other relatives. From land records you may learn where people lived previously, their occupations, and other clues for further research. Sometimes you will find information about entire families.  
For the period before 1700 you may wish to search [[Norway Court Records]]. They contain similar property information.  


For the period before 1700 you may wish to search [[Norway:Court History|court records]]. They contain similar property information.  
The land records after 1865 are in the custody of the local magistrate [sorenskriver]. They are also available up to 1935 at the regional archives, but only in book form. The records before 1865 are in the custody of the regional archives and are available on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library.  


The land records after 1865 are in the custody of the local magistrate [sorenskriver]. They are also available up to 1935 at the regional archives, but only in book form. The records before 1865 are in the custody of the regional archives and are available on microfilm at the Family History Library.  
See [[Norway Taxation]] for information on land and tax divisions.
=== Sample Contracts ===
*An example of what kind of information you may find in a cottager contract can be found at [[Norway Cottager Contracts]]  
*An examples of what kind of information you may find in retirement contract can be found at [[Norway Retirement Contracts]].


The land records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under: <br>
== Land Records [''Fast Eiendomsprotokoller''] ==
 
These records contain useful lineage linking information, can be used to establish relationships. Most are not indexed. They include records of land ownership and land taxation. Among these are revenue district accounts [''Fogedregnskaber''], rural district accounts [''Lensregnkaper''], urban district accounts [''Byregnskaper''], land books [''Jordebøker''], and land commissions [''Landkommisjoner'']. Most records date from about 1600.
NORWAY, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - LAND AND PROPERTY. <br>
The following information may be found in these records:
 
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See the article [[Norway Taxation|Norway Taxation]] for an interesting article about land and tax divisions.
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'''Land books'''
*Land rentals
*Names, dates, land quantities
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'''Property taxation'''
*Tax lists
*Real estate registers of owners and cultivators of farms
*Quantities of land and monetary amounts
*Heads of taxed households
*Possibly other family members
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See also [[Norway Matrikkel|Norway Matrikkel]].
== '''Land Records Online'''  ==
 
Arkivverket has launched a new service at the Digitalarkivet Website. Land record indexes and land records are now on the internet: [https://www.arkivverket.no/opplysninger-om-eiendom Digitised Real Estate Registers.] A description, in English, of how to use these registers is also found on this page.
[https://www.arkivverket.no/opplysninger-om-eiendom Digitized Property title register; Mortgage Registery; Pledge Books]
 
[[Land Records Online]]
 
=== [[Norway: Cottager Contracts#An_example_of_a_cottager_.28husmann.29_contract|Norway: Cottager Contracts]] ===
 
(An example of what kind of information you may find in a Cottager Contract).<br>
 
=== [[Norway: Retirement Contracts|Norway: Retirement Contracts]]  ===
 
(Examples of what kind of information you may find in retirement contracts).
 
== Land Records [''Fast Eiendomsprotokoller''] ==
 
Research use: Contain useful lineage linking information, can be used to establish relationships. Most are not indexed.
 
Record type: Records of land ownership and land taxation. These include revenue district accounts [''Fogedregnskaber''], rural district accounts [''Lensregnkaper''], urban district accounts [''Byregnskaper''], land books [''Jordebøker''], and land commissions [''Landkommisjoner''].
 
Time period: 1600 to present.
 
Contents: Land books: Land rentals and records containing names, dates, land quantities, and so forth. Records of property taxation: Tax lists and real estate registers of owners and cultivators of farms; some list primarily quantities of land and monetary amounts, others list heads of taxed households; sometimes entire families are listed.
 
Location: Regional archives [''Statsarkiv''] and the National Archives of Norway [''Riksarkivet''].
 
Percentage in Family History Library: 99%.
 
Population coverage: 10 to 25%.
 
Reliability: Good.<ref name="profile" />


== Mortgage Books [''Pantebøker''] ==
== Mortgage Books [''Pantebøker''] ==
These records contain useful lineage linking information, can be used to establish relationships. In many cases the mortgage books can be used as a substitute index to the probate records. The information from the mortgage records can extend pedigree lines as much as three generations. Most are not indexed and begin in the 1700s.


Research use: Contain useful lineage linking information, can be used to establish relationships. In many cases the mortgage books can be used as a substitute index to the probate records. The information from the mortgage records can extend pedigree lines as much as three generations. Most are not indexed.
The following information may be found in these records:
 
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Record type: Records of land mortgages.
*Information regarding real estate conveyances, mortgages and other encumbrances
 
*Agreements, deeds, contracts
Time period: 1700 to present.
*Date of the document
 
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Contents: Information regarding real estate conveyances, mortgages and other encumbrances on property, agreements, contracts, and so forth which sometimes include genealogical information.
== Online Records ==
 
Many records are available through the National Archives of Norway's Digital Archives site. Information on land records and indexes can be found at [https://www.arkivverket.no/opplysninger-om-eiendom ''Opplysninger om eiendom'' (Information about Real Estate Registers)] in Norwegian.
Location: Regional archives [''Statsarkiv''].
*[[Norway Land Records Online]]
 
Population coverage: 20%.
 
Reliability: Excellent.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Norway,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1987-1998.</ref>
 
== References  ==
 
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Online Resources[edit | edit source]

Land and Property[edit | edit source]

Land records generally start in the 1700s. These records contain information about real estate conveyances, mortgages, contracts, agreements, deeds, leases of land, and auction sales Pension contracts show the inheritance of property from one generation to the next. Land records often reveal family information, such as the name of a spouse, heir, and other relatives. From land records you may learn where people lived previously, their occupations, and other clues for further research. Sometimes you will find information about entire families.

For the period before 1700 you may wish to search Norway Court Records. They contain similar property information.

The land records after 1865 are in the custody of the local magistrate [sorenskriver]. They are also available up to 1935 at the regional archives, but only in book form. The records before 1865 are in the custody of the regional archives and are available on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library.

See Norway Taxation for information on land and tax divisions.

Sample Contracts[edit | edit source]

Land Records [Fast Eiendomsprotokoller][edit | edit source]

These records contain useful lineage linking information, can be used to establish relationships. Most are not indexed. They include records of land ownership and land taxation. Among these are revenue district accounts [Fogedregnskaber], rural district accounts [Lensregnkaper], urban district accounts [Byregnskaper], land books [Jordebøker], and land commissions [Landkommisjoner]. Most records date from about 1600. The following information may be found in these records:

Land books

  • Land rentals
  • Names, dates, land quantities

Property taxation

  • Tax lists
  • Real estate registers of owners and cultivators of farms
  • Quantities of land and monetary amounts
  • Heads of taxed households
  • Possibly other family members


See also Norway Matrikkel.

Mortgage Books [Pantebøker][edit | edit source]

These records contain useful lineage linking information, can be used to establish relationships. In many cases the mortgage books can be used as a substitute index to the probate records. The information from the mortgage records can extend pedigree lines as much as three generations. Most are not indexed and begin in the 1700s.

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Information regarding real estate conveyances, mortgages and other encumbrances
  • Agreements, deeds, contracts
  • Date of the document

Online Records[edit | edit source]

Many records are available through the National Archives of Norway's Digital Archives site. Information on land records and indexes can be found at Opplysninger om eiendom (Information about Real Estate Registers) in Norwegian.