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Witnesses, Not Fathers: A Note on a Misleading Transcription

In genealogical work, few sources are as valuable—or as frequently misunderstood—as parish records. In some cases, the records reveal Witnesses

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Digitalarkivet’s New Service for Scanned Church Books: What’s Changing and How We Can Adapt

Nasjonalarkivet has launched   Digitalarkivet new service for searching and viewing scanned church books (skanna kirkebøker). The rollout began in mid-December, and

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Digitalarkivet and other ArchivesNorwegian Sources

The “Eiendom” Sources in Digitalarkivet: A Complete Guide for Genealogists

If you research Norwegian family history, you already know the “people records”: baptisms, confirmations, marriages, burials, and censuses. But serious genealogical

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Norwegian Sources

Norwegian church books: a practical, traditional guide for genealogists

If you research Norwegian ancestors, Norwegian church books are where most solid proof begins—and where many good family stories become

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