Never assume that your relative was too insignificant to have been effected by historical events. A step-ancestor who was a native of Canada, decided that the American Civil War was the prime time to leave the state of Missouri and return to his native country.
He just went “poof” and the Civil War was the reason why.
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Affected:)
Definitely “affected.” OOPS!
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