The term "witness" is used by genealogy programs about as loosely as the
term "marriage." Both are just labels, neither taken literally. I see no
reason better terms can't be used, but it doesn't keep me awake at night
:-)

Lisa
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On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 15:10:32 -0700, "Charles W Aubin"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> Hi Helen:
 ....

Secondly just because the wife and children are listed on 
> the Census certainly does not make them witnesses, they may not have 
> even been home at the time the father and/or mother registered them.  It is 
> very difficult to prove who actually witnessed an event unless they are 
> actually listed as you see on modern wedding and obits.  Just my thoughts.

Charlie
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