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Genealogy
The study of families and family history.
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baptismal certificate
Genealogy; Family ancestry
A formal document normally kept by a church of baptisms that occurred in their congregation. It typically contains the names of the individuals baptized, the date of baptism, ...
posthumous
Genealogy; Family ancestry
1. Born after the death of the father 2. Published after the death of the author 3. Following or occurring after death.
record agent
Genealogy; Family ancestry
A person specializing in the knowledge of records and sources.
dower
Genealogy; Family ancestry
The portion of an estate that a widow is entitled to upon the death of her husband.
testament
Genealogy; Family ancestry
The act by which a person determines the disposition of his or her property after death.
trustee
Genealogy; Family ancestry
A natural or legal person to whom property is legally committed to be administered for the benefit of a beneficiary.
Sub-categories
- Family ancestry (1996)