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HERITAGE, RESEARCH TOOLS Brianna Wright HERITAGE, RESEARCH TOOLS Brianna Wright

Ethical Considerations in Family History Research

As it so often does, pulling on one thread of the family tapestry, often unravels a completely unrelated section. While researching a photograph from my archive, I turned to FamilySearch to verify census data addresses in an attempt to hone in on a location for the photo. Imagine my surprise when, clicking up the branches of the family tree, I encountered an alternate profile of my mother, displaying an intimate profile photo of her on her wedding day, that I did not create nor upload.

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