What is the informant on a record?

The person who provided the information.

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Why: The informant is whoever supplied the details written in the record.

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Answer: The person who provided the information. The informant is whoever supplied the details written in the record.

  1. Genealogy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy
    The informant is the individual who provided the recorded information.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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