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How To Use Clues from Family Stories in Genealogy Research

February 6, 2025 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 1 Comment

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Image source: Library of Congress How can family stories lead you to accurate genealogy research? Think about the story that repeatedly comes up at family gatherings. Yes, that story! Did you realize this anecdote, passed from generation to generation, can be used to enrich your family tree? In just a few steps, you can pull research clues from these long-told stories to further guide your ancestral discoveries. Here’s how:   Documenting and Preserving Family Stories  Our families share many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Genealogy Education, Genealogy for Enjoyment Tagged With: Family Stories

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