The death of a family member can result in significant change in the family dynamics of those individuals who are left behind. The sale or transfer of property may result in family members moving–either into Grandma’s former home or far away from it.
Without a certain family member to solidify the ties, those left behind may change church memberships and other affiliations. If Grandma was the surviving parent, the dynamics of the relationships among the surviving children may change as well.
All of which can impact genealogical records.
There is more to what happens to a family after someone dies besides the funeral.
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All very true over the course of my life, it’s a perspective I hadn’t really considered before for my research. Thank-you!