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Because of social conditions in the Netherlands, the birth of illegitimate children was not uncommon. | Because of social conditions in the Netherlands, the birth of illegitimate children was not uncommon. | ||
== Introduction == | === Introduction === | ||
Beginning about 1550, many churches required their clergy to keep christening (or baptism) records. The records may include birth dates. Information may be recorded on or after the date of birth. Information found in a christening depends on how detailed the minister made his record. | Beginning about 1550, many churches required their clergy to keep christening (or baptism) records. The records may include birth dates. Information may be recorded on or after the date of birth. Information found in a christening depends on how detailed the minister made his record. | ||
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The occupation of the father. | The occupation of the father. | ||
Whether your ancestor was of legitimate or illegitimate birth. | Whether your ancestor was of legitimate or illegitimate birth. | ||
== 5 Steps will guide you in finding your ancestor in the Netherlands church records == | == 5 Steps will guide you in finding your ancestor in the Netherlands church records == | ||