Sometimes you hit a wall that can't be climbed. My great grandfather outlived 3 wives and was married to a 4th when he died. All 4 were named Mary and he had kids by at least 3 of them, maybe all 4. There are no records as to which Mary bore what kids. You only have a 25% chance of getting the right g-grandmother and there are almost no records beyond any of them.


β€œIn a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell

It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.