Slim down dataset and clean up related scripts

[smasongarrison]

This pull request introduces several improvements and new features to the GEDCOM reader and its associated documentation, with a focus on better data parsing, flexibility, and code maintainability. The most important changes are summarized below.

New Features and Enhancements

• Added a parse_dates argument to readGedcom() and postProcessGedcom() that, when enabled, parses date columns (such as birth_date and death_date) into Date objects, removing common GEDCOM date qualifiers like "ABT", "BEF", and "AFT" for improved data quality. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]
• Improved flexibility in parent processing functions by allowing the specification of the column name for individual IDs (person_id_col) and the values representing mother/father sex (mom_sex, dad_sex). [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Documentation Updates

• Updated documentation for readGedcom, postProcessGedcom, processParents, and mapFAMS2parents to reflect new arguments and clarify usage. [1] [2] [3] [4]
• Expanded the description of the royal92 dataset to clarify its source, updates, and intended use, and updated variable names for clarity and consistency. [1] [2]

Testing and Code Quality

• Added more unit tests for the GEDCOM reader and data parser to improve reliability.

Internal Code Improvements

• Improved the processTag function to better handle tag normalization by removing leading underscores, enhancing robustness.

These changes collectively make the GEDCOM reader more robust, flexible, and easier to use and maintain.

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