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Alicia M Prater's avatar

I include notes about alternative facts just in case I chose the wrong leap of logic.

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Mightier Acorns's avatar

Exactly - I like to put examples and explanations in a "Research Notes" section on WikiTree profiles for that same reason.

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Lisa Maguire's avatar

There is so much wisdom in this piece! Sometimes the unfactual "family version" of one's ancestor tells you a lot about what the family thought of their place in the world, and how much they treasured (or hated) that family member.

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Yes! What a great piece. Good enough might just be enough. Thanks.

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