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The genealogy wiz who helped his friend find her long-lost family

At around 10 years old, Eric Schubert started digging into his family's past as a cure for boredom. Now, at 18, the New Jersey teen estimates he's helped more than 1,000 people find their roots. About a year ago, he helped his friend Sammy Lynam find her biological family – leading to a reunion with her half sibling. Michelle Miller reports.
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