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Subject: Re: Just the Facts!!
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 1998 12:16:53 EST


In a message dated 98-02-01 12:13:19 EST, writes:

<< The truth is rarely the accumulation of the facts,but rather ones
interpretation of the facts-Roland Elliott.Who is to say that the dod,dob is
correct? I had rather use Marriages and Baptisms,and most of all what I can
learn of the customs,history,weather,crops etc of the era being research.I
agree with Walt.R >>

I think you hit the nail right on the head, so to speak. History is both the
accumulation of facts combined with the author's interpretation of those
facts. It is what makes it all very interesting!!!

Gayle

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