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Double Years:
Until 1752, March 25 was the beginning of the new year, and March was the first month, double-years are given when doubt exists as to which year is meant.

Germanic Naming Patterns:
In Germanic regions in Europe the Roman Catholic tradition was continued by the Protestants in their baptismal naming customs. The spiritual name, usually to honor a favorite saint, was used repeatedly and was usually given to all the children of that family of the same gender. At baptism, if two names were given to the child, the first name was a spiritual, Saint's name. The second given name was the secular or call name, which is the name the person is known by.

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