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#''If the oldest child is [[I genealogical glossary terms|illegitimate]]'':''' '''Look for the marriage record between the birth of the illegitimate child and the birth of the first legitimate child. | #''If the oldest child is [[I genealogical glossary terms|illegitimate]]'':''' '''Look for the marriage record between the birth of the illegitimate child and the birth of the first legitimate child. | ||
#''If the oldest child is [[L genealogical glossary terms|legitimate]]'':''' '''then begin looking for the couple's marriage record starting in the same year the child was born and working your way back five years. | #''If the oldest child is [[L genealogical glossary terms|legitimate]]'':''' '''then begin looking for the couple's marriage record starting in the same year the child was born and working your way back five years. | ||
#''Tips'': | #''Tips'': <u></u> | ||
{{Tip}} | {{Tip Usually, the marriage happened in the parish the bride is from. Remember to look up to even a few weeks before a child is born for the marriage. It was quite common for the couple to be expecting a child before they were married.}} | ||
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