THE GENEALOGY JOURNAL

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My Journey into Genealogy: From Family Stories to Professional Research

What began with childhood questions about old photographs and family stories became a lifelong fascination with the people behind the records. This is the story of how curiosity, grandparents and one life-changing discovery led me from family history to professional research.

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Leah Wade 14/08/2025 Leah Wade 14/08/2025

My Journey into Genealogy: From Family Stories to Professional Research

What began with childhood questions about old photographs and family stories became a lifelong fascination with the people behind the records. This is the story of how curiosity, grandparents and one life-changing discovery led me from family history to professional research.

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