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Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Legislation To Ban First Cousin Marriages

In Tennessee, there’s a proposal to make it illegal for first cousins to marry each other. Representative Darren Jernigan introduced the proposal in the House, and Senator Jeff Yarbro introduced it in the Senate. The proposal wants to change a part of Tennessee law about who can marry who. Right now, it’s not allowed for cousins to marry, …

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A Brutally Honest, and Somewhat Witty, Obituary for George Ferguson

Genealogists typically read lots of obituaries but very few of them match the one for George Ferguson of Oak Bay, British Columbia. Quoting from George’s obituary: “What to say about George? Certainly, no one could accuse him of having been a loving son, brother, or father. He’d gladly have stolen the shirt off your back …

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Rare Low Price on MyHeritage DNA

I’m excited to share that the MyHeritage DNA kit is now on sale for a rare low price: only $36 USD! Especially with Mother’s Day coming up, this is the perfect time to order a MyHeritage DNA kit. It reveals your origins across 2,114 regions and helps you find new family members across the globe, …

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