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The Blacksmith of Braehead: Reconstructing the Life of My Third Great-Grandfather, John Robertson (1827–1902)

One of the greatest rewards of genealogy is moving beyond names and dates to discover how our ancestors lived. Every census, will, occupation, and address becomes another piece of a puzzle, slowly revealing the life of someone who might otherwise … Continue reading

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