Denmark, Haderslev, Deeds and Mortgages - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains deeds and mortgages for Haderslev County, Denmark for the years 1572 to 1928. Deeds and mortgages are binding contracts (fæstebrev). These records along with some land books (jordebøger) are usually kept by the estate owner. See the following articles for additional information which may be helpful to you.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Danish. For help reading these records see the following:
 * Denmark Handwriting
 * Danish Genealogical Word List
 * Denmark Language and Languages

What Can These Records Tell Me?

 * Name of the property or estate owner
 * Date of land transfer
 * Name of person living on the estate
 * Details of the transaction such as monies exchanged

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the estate owner or occupant
 * Approximate date of the mortgage or deed

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add the new information to your records
 * Use the information to find the person in other records
 * Analyze the entry to see if if provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of his name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Denmark.
 * Denmark Guided Research
 * Denmark Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

Citing this Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.