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A uniform system for keeping church records was introduced by royal ordinance in December 1812. The use of a standard form began during the winter of 1814. This form was replaced by a new one in 1820, and another in 1870. The form adopted in 1870 is basically the same one still in use today. | A uniform system for keeping church records was introduced by royal ordinance in December 1812. The use of a standard form began during the winter of 1814. This form was replaced by a new one in 1820, and another in 1870. The form adopted in 1870 is basically the same one still in use today. | ||
Because of concerns over possible destruction of church books by fire or loss, the Ordinance of 1812 required that a duplicate register be kept in a separate place. These records, called klokker bøker (clerk books), were kept by the parish clerk. The clerk books are designated as such in the Family History Library Catalog by the use of "kl" to the left of the volume and time period of the record. | Because of concerns over possible destruction of church books by fire or loss, the Ordinance of 1812 required that a duplicate register be kept in a separate place. These records, called klokker bøker (clerk books), were kept by the parish clerk. The clerk books are designated as such in the Family History Library Catalog by the use of "kl" to the left of the volume and time period of the record. | ||
=== Information Recorded in Church Records === | === Information Recorded in Church Records === | ||
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[[Norway Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Norway Baptism (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[Norway Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Norway Baptism (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
''' | === '''Introductions''' === | ||
After given birth the mothers were considered "unclean". They were "unclean" for about 40 days. After that time period the mothers would be formally reintroduced to the congregation. There were many superstitions regarding this time period; many things the mothers could or couldn't do. | After given birth the mothers were considered "unclean". They were "unclean" for about 40 days. After that time period the mothers would be formally reintroduced to the congregation. There were many superstitions regarding this time period; many things the mothers could or couldn't do. | ||
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In the middle ages it was against the law to delay a christening of a child longer than absolutely necessary. The Norwegian law of 1687 states that the christening of a child must take place within 8 days of the birth. This law was abolished in 1771, but still in the 1800's children were usually christened 1 to 3 days after the birth. Since the general belief was that christening was necessary to obtain salvation, the clergy of the church early on gave permission to others to perform christenings. During the middle ages education was given on how a person was to perform the christening. Flexibility was given as to where a child should be christened, especially from year 1000 and later. The ideal place was the parish church, but in case of an emergancy it could be performed anywhere. | In the middle ages it was against the law to delay a christening of a child longer than absolutely necessary. The Norwegian law of 1687 states that the christening of a child must take place within 8 days of the birth. This law was abolished in 1771, but still in the 1800's children were usually christened 1 to 3 days after the birth. Since the general belief was that christening was necessary to obtain salvation, the clergy of the church early on gave permission to others to perform christenings. During the middle ages education was given on how a person was to perform the christening. Flexibility was given as to where a child should be christened, especially from year 1000 and later. The ideal place was the parish church, but in case of an emergancy it could be performed anywhere. | ||
To learn more about how soon after birth a child was to be christened [[How soon after birth should a child be christened in Norway?|click here]]. | To learn more about how soon after birth a child was to be christened [[How soon after birth should a child be christened in Norway?|click here]]. | ||
=== Marriages [Viede., Vigde., Copulerede] === | === Marriages [Viede., Vigde., Copulerede] === | ||
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Couples were usually married in the bride's home parish. Typically, the bride and groom were in their twenties when they married. | Couples were usually married in the bride's home parish. Typically, the bride and groom were in their twenties when they married. | ||
'''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | '''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | ||
[[ | [[Norway Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Norway Marriages, (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
See [[Norway: Marriage (Vielse)|marriage]] customs | See [[Norway: Marriage (Vielse)|marriage]] customs | ||
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Some or all of the information can be found in the death and burial records. There are usually less information the farther back in time you search. | Some or all of the information can be found in the death and burial records. There are usually less information the farther back in time you search. | ||
Most of the birth, marriage, and death records are available on the Internet at Digitalarkivet (Digital Archives) of Norway. | Most of the birth, marriage, and death records are available on the Internet at Digitalarkivet (Digital Archives) of Norway. | ||
http://arkivverket.no/Digitalarkivet | http://arkivverket.no/Digitalarkivet | ||
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See [[Norway: Burials (Begravelse)|Burials (Begravelse)]] for information on burial customs. | See [[Norway: Burials (Begravelse)|Burials (Begravelse)]] for information on burial customs. | ||
=== Confirmation [Konfirmasjon] === | === Confirmation [Konfirmasjon] === | ||