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Once you have extracted all of the information, analyze what you have found.  
Once you have extracted all of the information, analyze what you have found.  


*Does any of the witnesses have the same surname as ''Father A''?  
*Do any of the witnesses have the same surname as ''Father A''?  
*Does any of the witnesses show up in multiple christenings records?  
*Do 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?


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 5: Research the Witnesses  ==
== Step 5: Research the Witnesses  ==
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