Hannibal Hamlin was within his rights to marry his late-wife’s half-sister

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I know it’s a red seesaw issue right now and most people think he was in the wrong, but I disagree. Sure, it’s an awkward family dynamic, but grief can bring people together.

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  2. hugh5235 Avatar

    It was actually quite common back in the day. My great grandfather did the same thing.