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Nov 26, 2025
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What is the most common royal ancestor for American presidents?

Genealogical researchers argue that most U.S. presidents trace one or more lines back to British or other European royal and noble ancestors; Gary Boyd Roberts’ book Ancestors of American Presidents i...

Dec 17, 2025
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Which U.S. presidents have documented descent from English monarch Edward I or his contemporaries?

A number of U.S. presidents have documented genealogical links to medieval English royalty — notably lines traced to Edward I and to monarchs of his generation — but the evidence is uneven: some conne...

Dec 13, 2025
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How can I evaluate a source's reliability for genealogy research?

To judge a genealogy source’s reliability, treat it as evidence, not truth: check provenance, original vs. derivative status, citations, and whether professional standards or peer review apply (exampl...

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