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Church account books [''kerkrekeningen''] often give details about burials. | Church account books [''kerkrekeningen''] often give details about burials. | ||
== Confirmations [''Belijdenissen or Vormsel Registers''] == | |||
Catholics were usually confirmed around age 12, Protestants about age 15. Most confirmation registers merely list the names of those being confirmed and the confirmation date. | Catholics were usually confirmed around age 12, Protestants about age 15. Most confirmation registers merely list the names of those being confirmed and the confirmation date. |
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