When a family has apparent gaps in their family–ranges of time when no children appear to be born–keep in mind not to jump to conclusions.

The couple could have been separated for a time. There could have been temporary fertility or other medical issues. The couple may have been married before and the earlier children are by their previous spouses. Children could have been born during the gap only to die later. The mother may have had a series of miscarriages.

The key is not to assume.

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