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Lori Olson White's avatar

I applaud your curiosity a s tenacity, and yes, what a story! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to actually know what was behind the plaque and all its misinformation?

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Jane Chapman's avatar

That is fascinating. I wonder what prompted the error. A great reminder though that good evidence usually requires a range of information not one single item.

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Anne’s Family History's avatar

I think Thomas was estranged from his family, told his wife fibs. She remembered her husband’s family but that remembrance was based on the fibs.

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Linda Goin's avatar

Great story! Well done on the research.

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Xanthe Hall's avatar

Just goes to show, one source is not always enough.

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