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Ancestors Who Lied on Records: Why They Did It and How to Overcome Genealogy Brick Walls

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Genealogy research often turns up surprising inconsistencies. You might find a great-grandparent’s age mysteriously fluctuating between census records, or a marriage certificate that conflicts with a family story. In many […]

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