When Mari Hansdatter was born about 1735, in Holter, Nannestad, Akershus, Norway, her father, Hans Ehersen, was 31 and her mother, Aare Hansen, was 36. She married Ole Hansen on 28 October 1756, in Neskollen, Nes, Akershus, Norway. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 5 daughters. She died about 1799, at the age of 66.
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Law of 1736 legally established Confirmation in the Lutheran Church which led to organized education for all children. These became important records which the Pastor kept.
First school law to begin universal schooling in Norway. They taught the subjects of Christianity, reading, writing, arithmetic. Compulsory schooling from the age of seven and at least until ten to twelve years old.
equivalent of Mary ; compare Mair .
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