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Author: Elizabeth Swanay O'Neal, CG®

Elizabeth Swanay O'Neal, Certified Genealogist®, is a professional researcher, writer, educator, and national genealogical speaker. Her specialties include methodology, technology, and online research resources. You can read more about Elizabeth's family history journey here. To send Elizabeth a quick message, click here.
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