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The search for our ancestors begins with Joe and Lola Cotten. Our family history predates the Pilgrims and chronicles the history of our nation. The research is ongoing and incomplete. There are mysteries we will have to leave for future generations to solve.
Why care about all these dead people? For us it provides a meaningful experience that is both personal and spiritual. When we discover great and heroic persons among our ancestors, the sense of kinship can provide a source of strength and encouragement and serve as an anchor point and source of commitment.
As we relate the stories and histories of our family, we will omit the names of living persons to protect their privacy, and only relate stories that are at least 50 years old to minimize our bias.
I can't wait to hear these stories! Just a few years ago I became very interested in my own family history, especially for the sake of my kids. I'd love to hear where I/we come from.
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