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General information about Indigenous peoples and societies may be found on the page titled [[Native Americans of Wayne County, Ohio]], as this section focuses on tracing Native American genealogy.

General information about Indigenous peoples and societies may be found on the page titled [[Native Americans of Wayne County, Ohio]], as this section focuses on tracing Native American genealogy.

Much of Native American ancestry is comprised of oral traditions and stories passed down from one generation to the next generation.  In the past, it was shameful for family members to marry a Native American.  As a result, whenever possible, any trace of Native American ancestry was covered up.  This does not mean it is impossible to research Native American ancestry—it just means it will take more digging and perseverance on the researcher’s part.

Much of Native American ancestry is comprised of oral traditions and stories passed down from one generation to the next generation.  In the past, it was shameful for family members to marry a Native American.  As a result, whenever possible, any trace of Native American ancestry was covered up.  This does not mean it is impossible to research Native American ancestry—it just means it will take more digging and perseverance on the researcher’s part.