Meaning of ‘folgekone’

[DeeHughes]

I have been trying to determine the meaning of the word ‘Folgekone’ used on the 1891 Norwegian Census. Is it second wife or foul wife?

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6 timer siden, DeeHughes skrev:

I have been trying to determine the meaning of the word ‘Folgekone’ used on the 1891 Norwegian Census. Is it second wife or foul wife?

Hello

It's the same as "kårkone" "føderådskone". The women is supported by the family. Usually this is the person who ran the farm previously but has now retired. 

 

[DeeHughes]

Thank you very much!