Could have been a little of both - perhaps a DNA test can answer ;) Actually, it was somewhat common practice for a prominent person in the parish to act as godfather (padrinho), or witness (testemunha), for church ceremonies. You will also see regular church members step up and help out with baptisms of the poor and unwanted children that were brought to, or left at, the church. Sometimes these children were placed in the homes of such parishioners (criados).
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