Are there mistakes in the publication Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775? There must be a gazillion. But can we use the publication as a place to start? Yes. Should we not believe it and ignore it because publications have mistakes? No. Should we assume a guess at an ancestor is correct because it cannot be disproved? … Continue reading What’s wrong with the right ancestors? Mary E. ~ Women’s Maiden Names, Just Lost Forever – Mamma And The Earles
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The Match Might Not Be A Relative ~ The Match Might Be The Law With Your Relative’s DNA
A thin blue line crossing the 4th amendment. Which is fine with me but did anyone think this would not make headlines? Did anyone think this could go on for 'how long' before it blew wide open? Now The New York Times produces yet another bombshell in its new report... But we enthusiasts for genetic … Continue reading The Match Might Not Be A Relative ~ The Match Might Be The Law With Your Relative’s DNA
The Byrd’s Of Virginia ~ There Are Always Two Sides To A River & A Story, ~ The Limits Of at-DNA
Or like a multi-faceted diamond, so also stories can have more than one side and with many rivers and tributaries and family myths to follow there are many possibilities in tracking the truth. I think my Aunt would have liked to throttle me at times, and my great Aunt Ethel, in memory, over us telling … Continue reading The Byrd’s Of Virginia ~ There Are Always Two Sides To A River & A Story, ~ The Limits Of at-DNA
Failed Forensics – DNA When It Did Not Work As It Should Have
{{{{I for one always thought of Family Tree DNA as the trusted go to company for DNA testing. When were they planning on notifying us? SEE below I want to add multiple people - but I can't add them to the database - I don't have permission. Sell or allow freely - or for a … Continue reading Failed Forensics – DNA When It Did Not Work As It Should Have
Searchers searching ~ Opinions And Feelings Are Not Allowed ~ More Ancient DNA
In the DNA for genealogy groups and pages and blogs and news stories, the click bait to get you to 'read me' - 'read me' - thrilling headlines are everywhere. All too often, only the most controversial bits are promoted and they are often sensationalized to the point of wondering if the wrong headline is … Continue reading Searchers searching ~ Opinions And Feelings Are Not Allowed ~ More Ancient DNA
Cherie Lynn's Herstory 