Helge Husby wrote: > > In many cases "n. 1638" means "born in 1638". N=latin, french etc. for "born" > A Norwegian bygdebok is written in Norwegian, not in latin. In the 17th century, the sources (tax rolls etc.) are so sparse that often cannot follow an individual. However, he may be mentioned, and this is denoted in the bygdebok. Ivar S. Ertesvåg > Helge Husby > > "Ivar S. Ertesvåg" wrote: > > > DavidLJoh wrote: > > > > > > There are instances where there is an abreviation n. which at the end of my > > > Bygdebok says > > > > > > n. neutrum > > > > > > What does neutrum mean? > > > In a couple of instances that I am looking at now the n. preceeds a year. > > > > like " n. 1638" ? This probably means "nemnd 1638", mentioned (in the > > source) in 1638. > > > > > > > > Also, I am confused when I read 2 1/2 hud 1/2 hud or 1 1/2 kvernhus. How can > > > you have 1/2 hud or 1 1/2 grinding mill? > > > > "1/2 hud" is the value of half a hide > > You can have a half grinding mill if you own it together with someone > > else. > > > > > > > > Dave > > > > Ivar S. Ertesvåg