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We use the names of people on documents as clues. Sometimes the reason why a person is listed on a document is fairly obvious, parents on a birth certificate for example. But a witness on a deed or a will. The witness may be a relative, friend, or another warm body. But the witness had to be of legal age and that may be a clue. And always learn why names are on records and in what capacity they are acting. What requirements were there to act in that capacity? ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!