#52Ancestors - Week 7 - Unusual Source - Danish military records

A few weeks ago, I took a Danish research class offered virtually through the Riverton Family History Library.  It was three classes: (1) Introduction to Danish research and parish records; (2) Using Danish census records; and (3) Danish military records.  It was fascinating to see how much was available when I had always just thought I would never be able to find anything for my Danish ancestors.  

I found the Danish military records to be fascinating.  The military rolls started in 1789.  Males were registered at the time of birth and would stay on the rolls until age 34.  These rolls continued until 1860.  A complete roll was taken every 3 years with a supplement for other years.  Notations were made when an individual moved and where he moved to and the entries always included their father's name.  

Here is what I found for my great-great grandfather Peter Christian Peterson born in Mygdal, Hjorring, Denmark in 1834.  

PETER CHRISTIAN PETERSON – born 5 Jun 1834 Lilholt, Mygdal, Hjorring, Denmark

                Hjorring (Mygdal 11) 1835 Page 14, #239, Mygdal, 4 Jun 1834

                Hjorring (Mygdal 11) 1836 Page 115, 239/194, Mygdal, Age 1

                Hjorring (Mygdal 11) 1839 page 115, 194/168, Mygdal, Age 4

                Hjorring (Mygdal 11) 1842 page 117, 168/142, Mygdal Age 7

                Hjorring (Mygdal 11) 1844 page 130, 142/117, Mygdal age 10

                Hjorring (Mygdal 11) 1847 page 132, 117/93, (crossed off)

And then I became stuck because I couldn't read the notations of where he moved to.

It was so interesting that each entry would list the old number and the new number so you would know where to look for the next year.  I can't wrap my brain around how they would do this.  

I am grateful for those who have expertise in these areas that so willingly share their knowledge with others.  I hope to get back in these records in the near future and see what else I can find.