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52 Ancestors: Week 9 – Where there is a will, there is usually a revelation…

You can tell a lot about a person from their will when it is combined with other genealogical documents. When someone makes a will, they have the chance to express their feelings about their family and friends. Sometimes it is … Continue reading

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52 in 52 – Week 3 Longevity: Mary Dorthea Knorr Mattson (1856-1958)

Longevity is not just about living a long time, but it also implies perseverance and resilience. One doesn’t just have a body that survives through many years, but it must have a spirit that sustains through difficulties, deaths, betrayals and … Continue reading

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