My MAC used a different iCloud account for a password

I created a new Admin account for security reasons and I chose to create a password using my iCloud account.  I chose yes, and it used an iCloud account that is different from mine.  In fact, this new iCloud account is perhaps something I created years ago...
The problem is that I don't know the password.  I went online and looked up this iCloud account and change the password but couldn't get past the questions.  My bdate wasn't correct and nothing showed up when I reset with emails...
It's very strange.  I was able to reset password by opening the OSx utilities.. but had to shut off internet.
How did this happen? How do I check this new iCloud account to see if it's an old one of mine?

Yes, start with deleting your account on his device:
(Settings > iCloud or Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendar > Your Account)
In the next step, create a new account on his device:
(Settings > iCloud or Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendar > Your Account)

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