So many signatures and so many places to look for Sherm... HARRY! There is something about Harry. I say he refuses to be found because he wants us to find all these other people first. Maybe ancestors know if we find the answer to a question that we will quit looking, and so Harry Hutton … Continue reading ЯSK ~ R. Sherman-Kidd ~ Sherman Kidd ~ RSK ~Reginald K Winton ~ Who?
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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!
Getting A Grip On My Education And My Kit
GRIP -- that is, the Genealogical Research Institute Of Pittsburgh -- offers a solid week of courses on genealogical research each summer, and Dai and I attended this year's first session for the second year in a row. I can truly gush, glow and go on about the great time we had and how much … Continue reading Getting A Grip On My Education And My Kit
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!
R1b And Other – All Other – Haplogroups ~ Your DNA – All Your DNAs (page with Google Translate)
Haplogroups are a wonderful way to learn about all the whos that make up who you are. I try to say, "Do not think about any haplogroup(s) as associated with a specific place or time." Weeellll -- there are generalities. But learn them, and then run from putting your haplogroups in places, because ancient peoples … Continue reading R1b And Other – All Other – Haplogroups ~ Your DNA – All Your DNAs (page with Google Translate)