Today, Diana and Nicole talk about the many valuable genealogical records still waiting in courthouses, archives, and historical societies that aren't digitized. Nicole shares her personal journey into onsite research, with recent trips to the Love County, Oklahoma courthouse and Historical Society, and the Kentucky Historical Society and Department of Library and Archives. She also talks about visiting Brigham Young University Special Collections to see an ancestor's diary, and other facilities like the FamilySearch Library. Nicole highlights the value of hiring researchers for remote access and reaching out to county clerks for records. She shares both successful trips, like finding deeds and tax records in Love County, and learning experiences, such as a trip to Kentucky where she couldn't access original records as planned, but still found a valuable index.

Diana and Nicole then discuss what listeners will learn in this multi-part series on onsite genealogy research. The series guides you through every aspect, from initial planning to maximizing discoveries. It covers essential preparation, like making a phone call before a visit, and decoding complex indexing systems. Listeners will learn practical skills for working in various repositories, including packing essentials, handling photography restrictions, and structuring multi-day research trips for efficiency. The series also addresses problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and advanced approaches such as building research networks and effective follow-up. Listeners will discover how to make the most of different facility types, from informal courthouses to formal state archives, and the hidden treasures in local historical societies. Nicole emphasizes that the series draws from real experiences, sharing both successes and valuable learning opportunities to help listeners approach onsite research with better preparation and realistic expectations. The next post in the series will focus on thorough preparation before any visit.

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Links

Onsite Research: Beyond Digitized Records - https://familylocket.com/onsite-research-beyond-digitized-records/

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For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout. 

Research Like a Pro Resources

Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer

Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d

14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/

Research Like a Pro Webinar Series - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product-category/webinars/

Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/

RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/

Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources

Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx

Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/

RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/

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Before the episode's main topic, Diana shares how she uses AI in transcribing deeds and court records and for creating source citations and abstracts for her research log. Nicole shares that she's been using ChatGPT to summarize profile pages from FamilySearch's Tree for her research log.

Nicole and Diana discuss tracing enslaved individuals in U.S. records, specifically focusing on the 1900 U.S. Census and the Enslaved.org project. Nicole introduces the challenges of researching enslaved people, noting that identifying information like age and family groups is often found in slave schedules and post-emancipation records like the 1867 Voter Registration and 1870 census. She explains that formerly enslaved individuals may have changed surnames after emancipation, making family groups and ages crucial for tracing them. They then highlight two projects that aid this research: the Enslaved.org project and the 1900 U.S. Census dataset on FamilySearch.org, a collaboration between Michigan State University and FamilySearch International. Diana shares her personal research on the Royston family in Chambers County, Alabama, demonstrating how she correlates slave schedules with later census records and uses the 1900 U.S. Census dataset to identify potential candidates. Nicole then discusses searching the Enslaved.org database and its features for finding individuals. Listeners will learn how to approach tracing enslaved ancestors using these valuable resources.

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Links

Tracing the Enslaved in the 1900 U.S. Census and Enslaved.org Project - https://familylocket.com/tracing-the-enslaved-in-the-1900-u-s-census-and-enslaved-org-project/

2M Black Americans Born Prior to Emancipation in the 1900 US Census - FamilySearch News Release - https://www.familysearch.org/en/newsroom/2m-black-americans-born-prior-to-emancipation-in-the-1900-us-census

How to pronounce Lafayette, Alabama - "We Try to Pronounce Alabama Town Names" by It's A Southern Thing - https://youtu.be/-xbwyKHDJUE?si=s6pltpluGwM4_L3T&t=24

Sponsor – Newspapers.com

For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout. 

Research Like a Pro Resources

Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer

Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d

14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/

Research Like a Pro Webinar Series - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product-category/webinars/

Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/

RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/

Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources

Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx

Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/

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Today’s episode, sponsored by Newspapers.com, focuses on decoding the 1819 Weatherford Assault Case in Frontier Arkansas. Diana introduces the topic of researching challenging court records and how new AI tools can assist with finding, transcribing, and understanding them. She discusses her project to discover the father of Henderson Weatherford, which led her to Lawrence County, Arkansas, court records. Diana explains how FamilySearch's Full-Text search capability helped her find records for William and Buman/Bunyan Weatherford. 

Diana then explains the process of transcribing the court records. She describes how she used Claude.ai to transcribe the Weatherford entries, emphasizing the importance of checking AI for accuracy and providing a sample prompt for transcription. Nicole then discusses understanding the court case. Diana created a Google Doc with transcriptions of the five separate entries for the case and then used Claude.ai to explain the entire case. Listeners will learn how to use AI for transcription and interpretation of court records, making complex historical documents more accessible. The hosts also discuss the chronological order of the Weatherford court records and the challenge of name inconsistencies, such as Buman/Benjamin/Buneon Weatherford, which is common in historical records. They conclude by highlighting how AI is making a significant difference in genealogical research. 

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Links

AI-Assisted Genealogy: Decoding the 1819 Weatherford Assault Case in Frontier Arkansas - https://familylocket.com/ai-assisted-genealogy-decoding-the-1819-weatherford-assault-case-in-frontier-arkansas/

Sponsor – Newspapers.com

For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout.  

Research Like a Pro Resources

Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer

Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d

14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/

Research Like a Pro Webinar Series - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product-category/webinars/

Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/

RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/

Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources

Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx

Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/

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Welcome to Research Like a Pro! In this episode, Diana and Nicole explore how artificial intelligence can help identify vehicles in old family photographs, adding depth to family stories. Diana shares her experience using a custom GPT called "Genealogy Eyes" through ChatGPT to analyze a photo of her mother, Anna Mae Kelsey, seated on a sheep in front of the family car.

Listeners learn how AI can identify specific car models and features, providing insights into the family's economic status and the cultural context of the time. The AI analysis helped Diana identify the car as likely a 1930 Ford Model A Tudor or Fordor Sedan, a popular and affordable vehicle of that era. This discovery, combined with knowledge of her grandfather's successful livestock business, painted a richer picture of her grandparents' hard work and prosperity. The episode highlights how details like a family car can offer valuable clues to understanding an ancestor's life.

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Links

AI in the Driver’s Seat: Using Technology to Identify Vehicles in Family Photos - https://familylocket.com/ai-in-the-drivers-seat-using-technology-to-identify-vehicles-in-family-photos/

Sponsor – Newspapers.com

For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout. 

Research Like a Pro Resources

Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer

Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d

14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/

Research Like a Pro Webinar Series - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product-category/webinars/

Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/

RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/

Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources

Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx

Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/

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In this episode of Research Like a Pro, Nicole and Diana discuss Nicole's second great-grandmother, Alice "Allie" Frazier Harris, focusing on her nurturing nature. Listeners will learn about Alice's birth in Montague County, Texas, and her parents, Richard Frazier and Nancy E. Briscoe. Richard was a Civil War veteran.

They also discuss Alice's school years, her marriage to Dock Harris in 1904, and her experiences with motherhood. Alice had four children, two of whom passed away, and she cared for her son-in-law's baby sister after the mother died in childbirth. The episode then covers Alice's later years as a grandmother, including her family's moves to California and Colorado, and her helpful nature with her grandchildren. Finally, Nicole and Diana talk about Alice's death in 1957 and list her children: Bert Cecil Harris, Ettie Belle Harris, and two boys who died in childhood.

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Links

The Nurturing Legacy of My Second Great-Grandmother: Alice Frazier Harris - https://familylocket.com/the-nurturing-legacy-of-my-second-great-grandmother-alice-frazier-harris/

Sponsor – Newspapers.com

For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout. 

Research Like a Pro Resources

Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer

Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d

14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/

Research Like a Pro Webinar Series - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product-category/webinars/

Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/

RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/

Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources

Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx

Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/

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Diana and Nicole discuss Thomas B. Royston's land and headstone in Chambers County, Alabama. Diana shares about her trip to Alabama, where she visited the cemetery where her third great-grandfather, Thomas, is buried and viewed the land he owned. They start with Thomas's life in DeKalb County, examining the 1840 census and questioning the identity of "F.B. Royston." The discussion moves to Thomas acquiring land through a federal land grant and his later move to Chambers County. Diana explains how she mapped Thomas's land plats using graph paper and discusses his real estate value in 1850. They then review the 1850 and 1860 censuses, detailing the growth of the Royston family and the lists of enslaved people on their plantation. The conversation covers Thomas's will, his death date, and his burial in Bethel Baptist Cemetery, where his Masonic marker is noted. They also discuss the significance of Thomas being a Royal Arch Mason and what this indicates about his status and affiliations. Listeners will learn about utilizing census, tax, and land records to trace ancestors and understand their history.

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Links

Piecing Together a Family Story: Thomas B. Royston’s Land and Headstone in Chambers County, Alabama - https://familylocket.com/piecing-together-a-family-story-thomas-b-roystons-land-and-headstone-in-chambers-county-alabama/

D2 Biological Solution for Cleaning Headstones - https://www.d2bio.com/about

Sponsor – Newspapers.com

For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout. 

Research Like a Pro Resources

Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer

Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d

14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/

Research Like a Pro Webinar Series - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product-category/webinars/

Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/

RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/

Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources

Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx

Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/

RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/

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On the podcast episode, Nicole shares her experience identifying people in old family photos, specifically those of her great-great-grandparents, Daniel O'Connell Elder and Jessie Estelle (Ross) Elder, and their children. Nicole begins by describing a 1914 photo where only a few people are identified. She uses letters and information shared from a relative who was a DNA match to figure out who some of the people are. Then, Nicole discusses a tool called Related Faces, an online service that uses AI to identify people in photos. Diana explains that Related Faces works by analyzing facial features and creating a numerical signature for each face. The system then compares these signatures to find matches. Nicole tests this tool with more photos of the Elder family and demonstrates how she uses it to connect images of Charlie at different ages and to identify other siblings. Listeners will learn how to use both documentary evidence and AI tools to identify individuals in old photographs, which can greatly assist in genealogical research.

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Links

See the photos discussed here: How to Match Individuals in Old Photos Using Related Faces - https://familylocket.com/how-to-match-individuals-in-old-photos-using-related-faces/

Finding Ancestor Photos with Related Faces - https://familylocket.com/finding-ancestor-photos-with-related-faces/

Sponsor – Newspapers.com

For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout. 

Research Like a Pro Resources

Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer

Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d

14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/

Research Like a Pro Webinar Series - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product-category/webinars/

Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/

RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/

Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources

Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx

Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/

RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/

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This podcast episode discusses visiting county courthouses for genealogical research. Diana shares her experience at the Chambers County Courthouse in Alabama, where she researched her ancestor, Thomas Beverly Royston. She explains the importance of preparing a research plan before visiting, including creating a timeline and identifying potential records. She also mentions learning about what records are available beforehand, either online or by contacting the courthouse.

Diana describes the process of researching at the courthouse, such as going through security, overviewing the books, and using index books to locate records. She discusses the excitement of finding original records and correcting errors from microfilm research. She also addresses challenges, such as distinguishing between mortgage and deed records. Diana outlines a system for tracking research, including using a notebook to note volume and page numbers, photographing records, and marking searches off the log. She also shares her process for entering the research into a digital log once home, including creating source citations and downloading images to Google Drive. Listeners will learn tips for preparing for and conducting research at county courthouses and how to manage and organize the findings.

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Links

A Day at the Chamber County Courthouse: Tips for Success - https://familylocket.com/a-day-at-the-chamber-county-courthouse-tips-for-success/

Sponsor – Newspapers.com

For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout. 

Research Like a Pro Resources

Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer

Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d

14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/

Research Like a Pro Webinar Series - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product-category/webinars/

Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/

RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/

Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources

Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx

Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/

RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/

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