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The probate record is a rich source of information about individuals and their place in society, especially after the 1650's, when this source is fairly abundant, and few other sources are available. | The probate record is a rich source of information about individuals and their place in society, especially after the 1650's, when this source is fairly abundant, and few other sources are available. | ||
Even before the unification of Norway (872 AD) some districts had joined together in a ''laug ''or ''lag ''(law) that later became known as a ''ting ''(court), where one could come in order to settle disagreements, bring forth complaints, or hear the law | Even before the unification of Norway (872 AD) some districts had joined together in a ''laug ''or ''lag ''(law) that later became known as a ''ting ''(court), where one could come in order to settle disagreements, bring forth complaints, or hear the law. | ||
A list of many terms found in probate and other records can be found in [[Norway Glossary|Norway Glossary]] with an explanation of the words. | |||