In my search for John Bullard's parents, I came across Nancy and John Bullard who lived in Columbus and Robeson counties in North Carolina and later lived in Cannon and DeKalb counties in Tennessee. Using my grand uncle's Ancestry DNA test, I discovered we are closely related to this couple. I have created a records …
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Mary Emaline, my fourth-great-grandmother, was the first wife of Bartemus Pack (read more about him here). User-created family trees on Ancestry.com listed her maiden name as Hildreth. On the 1850 census and the 1860 mortality schedule, her name is listed as Mary. On the death certificate of her daughter, Margaret Manda Jane Pack (my third-great-grandmother), …
Yesterday, April 25, 2018, was DNA Day and 23andme.com had a "special". Ancestry.com users could upload their raw DNA file to 23andme and receive 3 health reports (very basic) and ancestry composition. I decided to do an experiment. I already tested with 23andme, but none of my other family members have. (I tested with Ancestry …
Continue reading 23andme Ancestry Composition: Comparing My DNA
First, I want to make it clear that I LOVE Ancestry.com (and no they aren't sponsoring this post or any of my other posts.) I have learned and found so much information both through records and DNA research on their website. If you have any questions about the AncestryDNA test experience, whether you're related to …
Continue reading AncestryDNA Ethnicity Comparison Between Parents and Child
Growing up, I always heard that my grandfather (on my dad's side) was part Native American. A lot of people in the south and in the United States grow up hearing the same. Often, no one knows exactly where the rumored Native American DNA originates. I created a family tree for my grandfather's family over …
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