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Definition: An originator of a line of descent; a direct ancestor

Pronunciation: [proh-jen-i-tur] • (noun

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Famous Ancestors
Fun and fascinating family trees including royalty, nobility, presidents, famous historical figures, famous women, Greek and Roman gods, and a variety of fictional characters from books and television.

Genealogy 101
A beginner's guide to genealogy with the basic information you need to get started tracing your family tree.

Genealogy Search
Genealogy only directories and search engines to help you focus your search for surnames or family history Web pages


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