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Relationships noted in the probate record may not always have the same meaning as it would today. For instance a brother-in-law may be recorded as a brother, because legally it made no difference. | Relationships noted in the probate record may not always have the same meaning as it would today. For instance a brother-in-law may be recorded as a brother, because legally it made no difference. | ||
The probate record is a rich source of information about individuals and their place in society, especially after the | 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 lau'' (law), that later became known as a ''ting'' (court), where one could come in order to settle disagreements, bring forth complaints or to hear the law. | Even before the unification of Norway (872 AD) some districts had joined together in a ''laug or lau'' (law), that later became known as a ''ting'' (court), where one could come in order to settle disagreements, bring forth complaints or to hear the law. | ||
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