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Month: February 2026

What is a Primary Source?

As I work on the family history, I am trying to get the most accurate information I can. So I want to find the source closest to the event.

Primary (or original) sources would be a birth certificate, marriage license, death certificate or something similar. A secondary (or derivative) source would be from a newspaper article, a book or even a transcription of a record.

Happy Anniversary John & Margaret Brockman!

John Brockman and Margaret Behrens were married on February 20, 1912 in West Point, Iowa. He is Walt’s 1st cousin 2x removed.

Happy Anniversary Frank and Kate Mansheim!

Francis Mansheim and Catherine Hundt married on February 13, 1901. Their son married Walt’s 2nd cousin once removed, Evelyn Brune.

Happy Great-Grandmother Anne McClure Pearson!

Anne McClure was born on February 6, 1776 in Newberry County, South Carolina. She is Walt’s 4th great-grandmother.

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