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===Baptisms=== | ===Baptisms=== | ||
Children were usually baptized a few days after birth. Baptism registers usually give: | Children were usually baptized a few days after birth. Baptism registers usually give: | ||
*the infant's name | *the infant's name | ||
*parents' names | *parents' names, often including the mother's maiden name | ||
*status of legitimacy | *status of legitimacy | ||
*names of witnesses or godparents who could be relatives | *names of witnesses or godparents who could be relatives | ||