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== '''Family Traditions''' == | == '''Family Traditions''' == | ||
As you discuss family history, you will probably learn some traditional family stories about an ancestor. Many traditions are based on fact, but most prove to have significant incorrect information. Stories often tend to inflate an ancestor’s importance or misrepresent one’s origins. | As you discuss family history, you will probably learn some traditional family stories about an ancestor. Many traditions are based on fact, but most prove to have significant incorrect information. Stories often tend to inflate an ancestor’s importance or misrepresent one’s origins. | ||
Be skeptical about family traditions. Treat them as vague clues. Family traditions such as the following have often proven to be false: (1) close connections to nobility, (2) three immigrant brothers who settled in different parts of America, (3) radical name changes by immigration authorities (4) descent from an Indian princess, or (5) a valuable estate that the descendants are entitled to have. | Be skeptical about family traditions. Treat them as vague clues. Family traditions such as the following have often proven to be false: (1) close connections to nobility, (2) three immigrant brothers who settled in different parts of America, (3) radical name changes by immigration authorities (4) descent from an Indian princess, or (5) a valuable estate that the descendants are entitled to have. | ||
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However, most family traditions also include many correct facts and serve as clues for further research. Therefore, write down the traditions, indicate who is most familiar with the stories, and be sure to investigate the facts. <!--{12077689170349} --> <!--{120776891703410} --> <!--{120776891703411} --> <!--{120776891703412} --> <!--{120776891703413} --> | However, most family traditions also include many correct facts and serve as clues for further research. Therefore, write down the traditions, indicate who is most familiar with the stories, and be sure to investigate the facts. <!--{12077689170349} --> <!--{120776891703410} --> <!--{120776891703411} --> <!--{120776891703412} --> <!--{120776891703413} --> | ||
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== '''Family Memorabilia''' == | == '''Family Memorabilia''' == | ||