I wrote my ancestor’s name from memory for a recent blog post.  There was just one problem: I did not remember her name correctly. Don’t rely on memory for facts when writing for a public forum. Publicly made mistakes may sit in cyberspace forever. When in doubt, check it out. When you’re not in doubt, check it out twice.  
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