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Q. I found a birth record for my ancestor, Stina Ersdotter (b. 1773) in the household examination record of her parents, Eric and Margareta. The record shows the parents married in 1772, which fits perfectly—but also that they were born in 1723 and 1724. That makes them both about 50 when Stina was born. Can View Website VIP Subscription

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