#1 of the Mattisson's 4 children, Maja

[Phryxe]

1789-JUN-04 (1789-JUN-07) "Gjäshult Norreg[ård]. Maja. Fadr[en]: Anders Mattisson. M[odren]: Ingrid Ericksd[otte]r. Test[es]: Sven i Kronobo, dr[ängen] Johan i Tykatorp, hust[ru] Maja i Gjäsh[ult], pig[an] Anna derstädes." [1]

[1] Berga C:3 (1772-1826) p 151 (AID: v30791.b79.s151, NAD: SE/VALA/00029)

[Phryxe]

Maja and Johan are living at different places, so they are probably not married.

derstädes = ibidem

I don't think there is a word "hemdop". At least not according to SAOB, SAOL or NE. I think they would have said "döpt hemma" (christened at home) if that was the case. The mother wasn't allowed in the church I think, until she was "kyrktagen". I suppose the godmother (or one of the witnesses) carried the child to church.

[Sjoberg]

Thank you very much for your reply, C-G Magnusson
I'm struggling my way through the Swedish language and hope to get much better at it as time goes by.
In the meantime I'm greatful for your help.
Mette