In researching my ancestor Olof Wennerberg, I came across a record for a child, Lars, born out of wedlock on 17 May 1787 in Lane-Ryr parish (attached). The transcription on Släktdata reads in part: “Oäkta. Fadd: Dragon Olof Wenerberg på Singers ståm”… Could someone please tell me what role Olof played at this baptism? I’m curious also what role Olof Söderbom “på Långe måssen” played. I know both were dragoons, and assume they were sponsors of some kind, but I have never come across the terms used after their names before. Several online dictionaries have not been able to help. Thank you!
Doug Nelson