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Affidavit

Affidavit refers to a written and signed statement sworn in front of a court officer.

Canon Law

Canon Law refers to Laws of the Church.

VITAL RECORDS

VITAL RECORDS - birth, marriage, divorce and death records.

RELATIVE

RELATIVE - someone with whom you share a common ancestor but who may not be in your direct line.

ANCESTOR, DIRECT

ANCESTOR, DIRECT - a person from whom you are descended. A descendant is a person who is descended from an ancestor. Loosely used interchangably with relative.