Update: I had a message from a reader who tells us about another map of interest. I add in the Library of Virginia there are letters that list the writer as being from "Hanover Town" 1807. This first map shows Hanover Courthouse where Hanover Tavern was across the road. Page's warehouse and possibly the location … Continue reading Messy Maps – Hanover Town Virginia Is Not Page’s Warehouse aka Hanovertown
Genetic genealogy
Surname Projects Missed The Point Of “Not” Matching ~ “1 in 10 is mistaken about father’s identity”
This story has gone around the Facebook DNA groups like wildfire: One in 10 'is mistaken about identity of father,' by Sarah Knapton from https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/one-in-10-is-mistaken-about-identity-of-father-20190601-p51tgf.html?fbclid=IwAR1nGpQk8GNknr7du6sYr52_hqj38n3_cz69y_Q8pRhLbP89SfCoJSmaXCo It was 2004 when cousin Buddy first directed me to the trough of y-DNA-for-genealogy magic to read the results for the Lewis Surname y-DNA project. He and I both remarked … Continue reading Surname Projects Missed The Point Of “Not” Matching ~ “1 in 10 is mistaken about father’s identity”
Googleology ~ I Love Google! Google, Google, Google!
When the Google IPO was coming up, I walked into Citibank ready to buy. I met with the investments person and said I wanted in for the Google IPO and made my order - so I thought. Instead I faced an age old bias and the investments officer called my husband and suggested this might … Continue reading Googleology ~ I Love Google! Google, Google, Google!
Does A Genealogist Want A Citizenship Question On Any Questionnaire? What Do You Think?
[How dare politicians come in and try to steal away our beloved genealogy. Of course everyone in our wondrous country should be able to wear - I am from button - on an ancestry day and be safe and feel proud of each and every place that makes up this amazing country.] See below for … Continue reading Does A Genealogist Want A Citizenship Question On Any Questionnaire? What Do You Think?
Message Boards, Google and Internet Heirlooms ~ More Ways To Find And Honor True Ancestors!
Ever wonder how there came to be so many messed up family trees? Too much prosperity, too much money for chasing after desires and rumors, and too much sharing of mistakes. The rumor mill floats a good story one time and then a million gazillion clones spring up. I am upset with Ancestry.com because they … Continue reading Message Boards, Google and Internet Heirlooms ~ More Ways To Find And Honor True Ancestors!
Cherie Lynn's Herstory 