In the 1900 census, Tom is listed as Bob’s stepchild and Bob is married to Mary. Don’t assume that Tom is Mary’s child and that she had a previous relationship.  Bob could have had a wife previous to Mary who was Tom’s mother and that’s how Tom became Bob’s stepchild. 

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  1. I live in rural Alabama. I actually know a guy whose Brother is his Uncle. Or is his Brother his Uncle? Oh, I can't keep it straight. All to say, you can't take anything for granted.

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