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Marriage records sometimes give the date of engagement and the three dates on which the marriage intentions were announced. These announcements, called banns, gave the opportunity for anyone to come forward who knew of any reason why the couple should not be married. Couples were generally married in the bride's home parish. Typically, the bride and groom were in their twenties when they married. See article: [[Denmark: Engagement / Marriage Records|Denmark: Engagement and Marriage Records]] for additional information. | Marriage records sometimes give the date of engagement and the three dates on which the marriage intentions were announced. These announcements, called banns, gave the opportunity for anyone to come forward who knew of any reason why the couple should not be married. Couples were generally married in the bride's home parish. Typically, the bride and groom were in their twenties when they married. See article: [[Denmark: Engagement / Marriage Records|Denmark: Engagement and Marriage Records]] for additional information. | ||
Burials [ | === Burials [Begravelse] === | ||
Burials were recorded in the church record of the parish where the person was buried. The burial usually took place within a few days of the death. | Burials were recorded in the church record of the parish where the person was buried. The burial usually took place within a few days of the death. | ||