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August 9, 2012

Lifespan of a (Brooklyn) Fact: Can One in Seven Americans Trace Roots to Brooklyn?

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My essay from Urban Omnibus: Lifespan of a (Brooklyn) Fact: Can One in Seven Americans Trace Roots to Brooklyn?

My inquiry started when I saw the tweet below in May. The trail led back into history, and into a lot of murkiness.

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NoLandGrab: Considering the source of the tweet, an abundance of murkiness is no surprise.

Posted by eric at August 9, 2012 12:02 PM