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Researching Ancestors in Court Case Documents

By Sharon DeBartolo Carmack Premium

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Forget “SVU,” “CSI” and “NCIS”: When so much real-life drama lies in the branches of your family tree, who needs prime-time procedurals? Genealogists can find just as much intrigue and scandal at the county courthouse. If you haven’t yet been turned on to court case records, just wait — you won’t be able to change View Website VIP Subscription

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