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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. | |||
=== The Probate Process === | === The Probate Process === | ||
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[http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:sk_read Digitalarkivet] | [http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:sk_read Digitalarkivet] | ||
[http://www.disnorge.no/genress/index.php Dis-Norge] | [http://www.disnorge.no/genress/index.php Dis-Norge] | ||
=== History of the Norwegian Probate Records === | === History of the Norwegian Probate Records === | ||
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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 and many are online at Digitalarkivet under the respective probate district. A card index has not been produced for every probate district in Norway. | 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 and many are online at Digitalarkivet under the respective probate district. A card index has not been produced for every probate district in Norway. | ||
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=== Probate Records available online at Digital Archives<br> === | === Probate Records available online at Digital Archives<br> === | ||