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[[Image:Searching for Ancestors icon.jpg|left|75px|]]Pay close attention to the ages and birthplaces. | [[Image:Searching for Ancestors icon.jpg|left|75px|]]Pay close attention to the ages and birthplaces. | ||
:::'''Why:''' | :::'''Why:''' | ||
:::*Gaps in ages of children may be a clue to: | |||
::::*A second marriage of the couple: Check marriage records for this. | ::::*A second marriage of the couple: Check marriage records for this. | ||
::::*A child died young. Check cemetery, church, funeral, and other records. | ::::*A child died young. Check cemetery, church, funeral, and other records. | ||