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[–] tiredofsametab@fedia.io 5 points 1 day ago

Do you know the names and history of your great great grandparents?

On my dad's side, actually yes. They died either side of 100 when I was in my early 20s. I'm old enough to remember spending time with them and hearing about their lives. I didn't meet the other sides, but my maternal grandfather compiled a book about his line which was quite interesting (and this was when one still had to go to the library and search through newspapers, etc. or have them call other libraries to get info).