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Norwegian church records are usually written in the Norwegian language and include some Latin terms and phrases. The language used in the record may also be affected by: | Norwegian church records are usually written in the Norwegian language and include some Latin terms and phrases. The language used in the record may also be affected by: | ||
The language of bordering countries. Bergen had a large number of German merchants living in the city. Some of the parish registers are written in German. For example, the parishioners of Maria kirken were heavily German. | |||
Also, prior to the 1900s, records were written in a form of Gothic script. | Also, prior to the 1900s, records were written in a form of Gothic script. | ||
For publications that can help you read the languages and Gothic script, see [[Norway Word List]], [[Latin Genealogical Word List]], and [[Germany Handwriting]]. | |||
===== '''Tip 4.''' '''''How do I find the record for each brother and sister?''''' ===== | ===== '''Tip 4.''' '''''How do I find the record for each brother and sister?''''' ===== | ||