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Beyond Parish Registers:A Case Study (view source)
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NOTE: To check if a place name is a parish, you can consult the [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Swedish_Parishes_I-R Swedish parish listing ]in the FamilySearch wiki. | NOTE: To check if a place name is a parish, you can consult the [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Swedish_Parishes_I-R Swedish parish listing ]in the FamilySearch wiki. | ||
[[Image:Elena Asmundsdtr.-Death Entry0001x.jpg|thumb|center]] | [[Image:Elena Asmundsdtr.-Death Entry0001x.jpg|thumb|center|Elena Asmundsdtr.-Death Entry0001x.jpg]] | ||
A search of ''Svensk Ortforteckning'', a major Swedish gazetteer, listed ''Henkelstorp'' as a farm area belonging to Västra Karaby parish, also in Malmohus county. | A search of ''Svensk Ortforteckning'', a major Swedish gazetteer, listed ''Henkelstorp'' as a farm area belonging to Västra Karaby parish, also in Malmohus county. | ||
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In 1712 the hoped for entry finally showed up i.e. "the 4th Christmas Day (29 Dec 1712) married the farm hand (and bachelor) Jöns Jönsson of Henckelstorp, and "the female person" Elena Asmundsdotter." | In 1712 the hoped for entry finally showed up i.e. "the 4th Christmas Day (29 Dec 1712) married the farm hand (and bachelor) Jöns Jönsson of Henckelstorp, and "the female person" Elena Asmundsdotter." | ||
[[Image:Mg of Jons and Elena 1712001.jpg|thumb|center]] | [[Image:Mg of Jons and Elena 1712001.jpg|thumb|center|Mg of Jons and Elena 1712001.jpg]] | ||
Normally, a Swedish female who had never been married before is referred to as a "Piga" in the records. The phrase the minister used to describe Elena, i.e. "female person", indicated something had happened in her life previous to her marriage to Jöns. Experience said that "something" was probably an illegitimate child. Subsequent research proved that to be the case. | Normally, a Swedish female who had never been married before is referred to as a "Piga" in the records. The phrase the minister used to describe Elena, i.e. "female person", indicated something had happened in her life previous to her marriage to Jöns. Experience said that "something" was probably an illegitimate child. Subsequent research proved that to be the case. | ||
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Searching backwards from the date of Jöns and Elena's marriage, the following was found. "On 11 Jun 1712, Boel, the illegitimate daughter of "Asmon Tors.(son's)" dotter Elena from Henchelstorp and the soldier Mattis Hall, reportedly in Captain Vrangel's Company, Vestmanlan Regiments, was christened." A further note in this entry indicates Elena was publicly absolved of her sin on 23 Nov 1712, at which time she had the district court's resolution or judgement in her posession. | Searching backwards from the date of Jöns and Elena's marriage, the following was found. "On 11 Jun 1712, Boel, the illegitimate daughter of "Asmon Tors.(son's)" dotter Elena from Henchelstorp and the soldier Mattis Hall, reportedly in Captain Vrangel's Company, Vestmanlan Regiments, was christened." A further note in this entry indicates Elena was publicly absolved of her sin on 23 Nov 1712, at which time she had the district court's resolution or judgement in her posession. | ||
[[Image:Chr of Boeld Mattisdtr 17120001x.jpg|thumb|center]] | [[Image:Chr of Boeld Mattisdtr 17120001x.jpg|thumb|center|Chr of Boeld Mattisdtr 17120001x.jpg]] | ||
Jöns must have loved Elena a great deal as he was willing to marry her within 6 months of her having borne a child he had not fathered, and to raise the child as his own. | Jöns must have loved Elena a great deal as he was willing to marry her within 6 months of her having borne a child he had not fathered, and to raise the child as his own. | ||
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The initial search through the tax rolls covered 1680-1720. It should be noted here as a point of research procedure - once you begin searching tax lists, search a VERY wide time frame, and do not skip years! A remark made one year, or a name found in one year's list may NEVER show up again. | The initial search through the tax rolls covered 1680-1720. It should be noted here as a point of research procedure - once you begin searching tax lists, search a VERY wide time frame, and do not skip years! A remark made one year, or a name found in one year's list may NEVER show up again. | ||
Because this is a case study, and the purpose is to help the reader learn, images of the actual tax lists, with their English translation follows. You'll note that the information asked for was not always the same. Some of the terms used were very dialectically oriented, and not always findable in dictionaries covering from middle age to modern day. Additionally, the column headings were not standardized. '''It is crucial''''', when doing a tax list search, to make sure you know what piece of information each column heading is asking for.'' | Because this is a case study, and the purpose is to help the reader learn, images of the actual tax lists, with their English translation follows. You'll note that the information asked for was not always the same. Some of the terms used were very dialectically oriented, and not always findable in dictionaries covering from middle age to modern day. Additionally, the column headings were not standardized. '''It is crucial''''', when doing a tax list search, to make sure you know what piece of information each column heading is asking for.'' | ||
<br>Unfortunately, the tax lists for 1682, 1683, and 1685-1691 were missing. As you'll see, however, that deficiency was definitely overcome by the information found in extant tax lists, gathered after searching a large time frame. | <br>Unfortunately, the tax lists for 1682, 1683, and 1685-1691 were missing. As you'll see, however, that deficiency was definitely overcome by the information found in extant tax lists, gathered after searching a large time frame. | ||
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The parish register deaths show Asmon Torsson died betweeen 4th & 5th of Jan, 1711, having been sick for 8 days. He was buried on 11 Jan, and was listed as age 67 = born @ 1643/4. | The parish register deaths show Asmon Torsson died betweeen 4th & 5th of Jan, 1711, having been sick for 8 days. He was buried on 11 Jan, and was listed as age 67 = born @ 1643/4. | ||
[[Image:Asmund Torsson Death 1711.jpg|thumb|center]] | [[Image:Asmund Torsson Death 1711.jpg|thumb|center|Asmund Torsson Death 1711.jpg]] | ||
The next available tax list was 1720. The only person listed at Henckelstorp, of those for whom we were searching, was Anders Jönsson, Asmund Torsson's nephew, and his family. That indicates Pernilla, Asmund's wife, was either too old or ill to be taxed, or, had also passed away. | The next available tax list was 1720. The only person listed at Henckelstorp, of those for whom we were searching, was Anders Jönsson, Asmund Torsson's nephew, and his family. That indicates Pernilla, Asmund's wife, was either too old or ill to be taxed, or, had also passed away. | ||
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=== Sixth Research Step: Look for and search other types of extant records which could contain information on the ancestral family === | === Sixth Research Step: Look for and search other types of extant records which could contain information on the ancestral family === | ||
Remember, we began the study by trying to find the birth place of Elena Asmundsdotter. She was the mother of the direct ancestor, Asmund Jönsson, who was born in Barsebäck parish. Elena died in Barsebäck parish - but she wasn't born there. Her death record stated, "born as a child in Henckelstorp, Västra Karaby parish." To this point, that huge clue found in her death record in Barsebäck parish, plus information found in the church registers of Västra Karaby parish, plus the tax list information has given a good outline of her ancestry. However, we wanted to find more to now fill in that outline. | Remember, we began the study by trying to find the birth place of Elena Asmundsdotter. She was the mother of the direct ancestor, Asmund Jönsson, who was born in Barsebäck parish. Elena died in Barsebäck parish - but she wasn't born there. Her death record stated, "...born as a child in Henckelstorp, Västra Karaby parish." To this point, that huge clue found in her death record in Barsebäck parish, plus information found in the church registers of Västra Karaby parish, plus the tax list information has given a good outline of her ancestry. However, we wanted to find more to now fill in that outline. | ||
The catechism records (Katekismilängder)were those next searched. These are found in the Family History Library Catalog under the name of the parish - Church Records | The catechism records (''Katekismilängder'') were those next searched. These are found in the Family History Library Catalog under the name of the parish - ''Church Records.'' | ||
{PULL IN | {PULL IN LINK TO VASTRA KARABY PARISH LISTING} | ||
These types of records do not exist for all areas of Sweden, but, as will be seen, they can be of great value when extant. They appear to be the foreunner of the ''Husförhörslängder'' (Household Examination Rolls). Since the purpose of the Catechism record was to list the names of, or at least indicate there were young people of confirmation age in training, only those households in the parish may be listed in the record. <br> | These types of records do not exist for all areas of Sweden, but, as will be seen, they can be of great value when extant. They appear to be the foreunner of the ''Husförhörslängder'' (Household Examination Rolls). Since the purpose of the Catechism record was to list the names of, or at least indicate there were young people of confirmation age in training, only those households in the parish may be listed in the record. <br> | ||
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[[Image:Catechism 1696 Christenson.jpg|thumb|left]] [[Image:Catechism 1696 Asmun.jpg|thumb|right]] | [[Image:Catechism 1696 Christenson.jpg|thumb|left|Catechism 1696 Christenson.jpg]] [[Image:Catechism 1696 Asmun.jpg|thumb|right|Catechism 1696 Asmun.jpg]] | ||
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[[Image:Pernilla Death 17190001.jpg|thumb|center]] | [[Image:Pernilla Death 17190001.jpg|thumb|center|Pernilla Death 17190001.jpg]] | ||
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With all the information found in the parish registers, tax lists, and catechism records, the family tree branch for Asmund Jönsson, born in Barsebäck parish, now looks like this: | With all the information found in the parish registers, tax lists, and catechism records, the family tree branch for Asmund Jönsson, born in Barsebäck parish, now looks like this: | ||
[[Image:Asmund jonsson ped0001.jpg|thumb|center]] | [[Image:Asmund jonsson ped0001.jpg|thumb|center|Asmund jonsson ped0001.jpg]] | ||
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The family group sheets belonging to that line now appear like this: | The family group sheets belonging to that line now appear like this: | ||
[[Image:Asmund jons fg0001.jpg|thumb|center]] | [[Image:Asmund jons fg0001.jpg|thumb|center|Asmund jons fg0001.jpg]] | ||
[[Image:Elena as child fg0001.jpg|thumb|center]] | [[Image:Elena as child fg0001.jpg|thumb|center|Elena as child fg0001.jpg]] | ||
[[Image:Elena as child fg0002.jpg|thumb|center]] | [[Image:Elena as child fg0002.jpg|thumb|center|Elena as child fg0002.jpg]] | ||
[[Image:Asmund torsson as child fg0001.jpg|thumb|center]] | [[Image:Asmund torsson as child fg0001.jpg|thumb|center|Asmund torsson as child fg0001.jpg]] | ||
[[Image:Asmund as child fg0001.jpg|thumb|center]] | [[Image:Asmund as child fg0001.jpg|thumb|center|Asmund as child fg0001.jpg]] | ||
[[Image:Tor andersson as child fg0001.jpg|thumb|center]] | [[Image:Tor andersson as child fg0001.jpg|thumb|center|Tor andersson as child fg0001.jpg]] | ||
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