Hvolgård Estate, Vejle, Denmark Genealogy

History
Hvolgård was an estate located in Langskov parish, Vejle county and was a major land owner in the area. Starting in the 1780's and picking up speed after 1789, peasant land was parceled out and the peasants became freeholders. By 1813, only 24 cottagers remained under the estate. 1

Probate Records
Probate records from Hvolgård estate survive from 1762 until 1813. Facsimiles of the originals can be viewed on Arivalieronline by clicking here. Erik Brejl has also abstracted these records and they can be accessed by clicking here.

Military Reserve Lists
Until 1789, Danish estates were responsible for providing men for the military. Hvolgård estate kept lists of males who were eligible to serve and two of these, covering 1741 and 1787, have survived. These lists name each potential draftee and provide his age, name of father, and current residence. Erik Brejl has abstracted both of these lists and they can be accessed by clicking here.

Land Records
In order to keep track of the dues peasants and cottagers owed, Hvolgård created multiple land registration lists (jordebøger). These lists name head of household and lists either their annual dues, the value of the land they leased, or both. Erik Brejl has abstracted these lists and they are available on his website. They can be accessed by clicking here.

Place Names
Hatting Herred

Hatting: Hatting, Havstrup

Nørvang Herred

Langskov: Langskov, Ølholm, Nyborg

Uldum: Hesselballe

Sindbjerg: Lund, Ørum Grejs: Grejs, Holtum

Vindelev: Vindelev

Hvejsel: Ildved

Ringive: Ringgive, Gammelby, Hedeby, Langelund Mølle

Tørrild Herred

Lindeballe: Bindesbøl, Smidstrup

Vrads Herred

Nørre Snede: Grettrup

Tørring: Plovstrup, Resenhus

Linnerup Sogn: Linnerup, Over Linnerup, Hjortsvang