Knut Sæther has published a comprehensive book of 764 pages that maps people omitted from previous village books for Sunndal. «Families and relatives in Sunndal from 1700 to 1900» is the result of over 20 years of thorough research and serves as a valuable supplement to local history and genealogy in the area.
The book is a reference work that provides readers with an organized overview of families and individuals that have not previously been documented. Particularly for those engaged in genealogical research, it provides new insights and opportunities to find links that have previously been difficult to access.
The work is based on several types of sources, including church books, probate records, land registers, and digital resources. With the help of modern technological tools, it has been possible to discover and correct deficiencies in earlier village books. This is especially true for the period before 1752, where church books are missing, but other sources have helped to fill the gaps.
What began as a small private project has developed into a comprehensive work that also covers people from the 18th century. The book provides a more complete account of Sunndal’s population in the period 1700 to 1900, and contributes to completing the village books that already exist.
The publication marks an important addition to local history research, and the book has been designed to be a practical tool for both amateur and professional historians. Even though the project has now ended, it has been made possible for others to build on the work in the future.
The book is available in a limited edition, and its thoroughness and depth make it an important resource for anyone interested in Sunndal’s history and families.
