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NEW DATABASE FOR FAMILY STORIES

n inspiring new online gallery, Ancestor Strong <>, showcases stories of ancestral strength. The site’s host, American Ancestors, has curated user-submitted stories about ancestors who persevered despite “world wars, economic turmoil, pandemics, the death of family members, religious persecution, systemic oppression, natural disasters, famines, and countless personal setbacks.” The site is free to explore; you can page through existing submissions and submit your own via a button on the home page.

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