Norway Probate Records: Difference between revisions

=== Probate Card Indexes in Norway ===

The Probate card indexes (produced by the Norwegian Archives) are by far the best indexes.  They are indexed by the name of the farm where a person lived and are of great value because they will list:  

*Name of the decease and spouse  

*The date of the probate  

*Page number in the actual probate  

*Names and sometimes ages of children  

If you are searching for your ancestors in the probate records make sure you check the card index (kort register) as they list the vital information about your ancestors without having to spend hours searching through the actual probates.  These indexes are available on microfilm at the Family History Library.  A card index has not been produced for every probate district in Norway.  

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