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*Does any of the witnesses have the same surname as ''Father A''?  
*Does any of the witnesses have the same surname as ''Father A''?  
*Does any of the witnesses show up in multiple christenings records?
*Does any of the witnesses show up in multiple christenings records?  
*Are there any key words given (such as ''faster'' = father's sister, Mandens moder = the man's mother, etc.)  
*Are there any key words given (such as ''faster'' = father's sister, Mandens moder = the man's mother, etc.)  
*Do the majority of the witnesses come from the same village?
*Do the majority of the witnesses come from the same village?
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As you analyze the information, you will notice clues that may either be the parents of Father A or some other relative.  
As you analyze the information, you will notice clues that may either be the parents of Father A or some other relative.  


== Step 3: What records can I search to find my ancestor?<br>  ==
== Step 5: Research the Witnesses ==
 
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== Step 6: What Records Can I Use in Witness Research?<br>  ==


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