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Day: January 13, 2016

Genealogy Tips · Researching your family history

Where to focus your research

January 13, 2016 loiswillis

Anna Matthews in her post Saturday Night Afternoon Fun – Ancestor score (on her Tripping over my roots blog) asked the question: “I enjoy learning as much as I can about my relatives, which includes their siblings, family groups and even their friends. But if my goal is to learn who my direct ancestors are,… Continue reading Where to focus your research

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