Markaryd Parish, Kronoberg, Sweden Genealogy

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History
During the middle ages Markaryd was its own pastorate. From 1536-1663 Markaryd was the mother parish with Hinneryd as an annex parish. 1664-1708 Markaryd became again its own pastorate. From 1709-1874 Markaryd was the mother parish with Hinneryd as an annex parish. From 1875 Markaryd has been its own pastorate.

The church arkiv was largely destroyed by fire in 1851 and 1877.

(write information such as: how old the parish is, interesting facts about the parish, what alternate names it has, or any boundary changes.)

Place Names
To see what kind of place it is you will need a Swedish Gazetteer.


 * Surrounding Parishes

Collections
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 * Church Records


 * Court Records


 * Military Records

Related Sources

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