Category: Genealogy

This subject relates to my study into genealogy, broadly on the topic itself, but also specifically around our family.

  • It’s in My DNA, Part 2

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    It’s in My DNA, Part 2

    I posted earlier about the DNA results I received from Ancestry. They recently sent an update that reports a reduction in the Scottish component of my DNA from 3% to 2%, but increases my Welch component from 0% to 2%. While I am deeply saddened by being 50% less Scottish, I will quickly remind everyone…

  • Max Hertha

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    Max Hertha

    In 2005 and then again in 2007 we visited Sonneberg Germany. We came across this WW1 Memorial in the church where my Dad was christened.On the memorial was the name of Max Hertha. Recently I received a message from someone who had the program from the dedication ceremony, which included an entry for all those…

  • The History of the Human Race

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    The History of the Human Race

    I’ve posted on my own genealogy research. Below is a nice summary that sequences the migrations out of Africa and across the world (note link below does not work)

  • The Long Weekend

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    I had a busy long weekend. 3 games of golf (Glen Cedars, Dentonia, Tangle Creek), over 8 hours in the garden (rebuilt the side of the pond, edged the front yard flower beds, laid down some mulch, trimmed and pruned the shrubs, and cut the grass). I also finished decoding the family tree that was…