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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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== '''Family Memorabilia''' == | == '''Family Memorabilia''' == | ||