[#1349] Census family status of 'hendes son'

[Gjest Ann]

While looking through census records, I see that the parents' children are listed as 'deres son' or 'deres datter' (their son/daughter). There are some members of the household who are listed as 'hendes son' or 'hendes datter'. I could not find hendes in my dictionary. What does this mean?Thank you.

[Gjest John Strøm]

Hendes = hers. As in a child of the wife with another man or husband in a previous marriage.Mvh John

[Gjest Kjell Hamberg]

"Hendes" is an oldfashioned and outdated form in norwegian; in newer dictionaries you will probably find "hennes" (son/daughter).Kjell H