8 June 2009 by Libbi.

 Some interesting DNA genealogy stories of recent news

• Genetic genealogy: Compensation for lack of hertiage/information … Proud Parenting - ‎ ‎ … knowledge of my genetic father that was forcibly imposed on myself by being donor conceived I undertook a genetic genealogy test from Family Tree DNA. …
• Undersanding French policy toward Chad and Sudan? A difficult task Sudan Tribune - ‎  A closer look at this genealogy would have generated more caution in the description of Sarkozy’s lack of interest to Africa and would have foreseen the …
• Society to discuss use of DNA South Carolina Now - ‎Jun 7, 2009‎ … Davidson, NC from 1981 to 2000. In his retirement he is using his training and experience to help others understand and use Y-DNA research in genealogy.
• Boston Globe An authorized biography of the Latin laureate, handled responsibly … Boston Globe - ‎Jun 6, 2009‎ As in the case of Saldívar’s, Martin’s early chapters about the family genealogy are laborious. By the writer’s own account, his first decade, until he left …
• Civl War Lecture and Genealogy Seminar WTVY - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎ Martha Smith will speak on the topic of DNA and Genealogy. Mrs. Smith’s program on “I have the results of my DNA, now what”? promises to be informative for …
• Business Wire (press release) Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation Assists International … Business Wire (press release) - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎ The scientists employed SMGF’s genetic genealogy database — the world’s most extensive collection of its kind — analyzed a number of SMGF-provided DNA …
• Ancestry.com Reveals German Roots in President Obama’s Family Tree IT News Online - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎ The Generations Network also includes myfamily.com, Genealogy.com, Rootsweb.ancestry.com, MyCanvas.com, dna.ancestry.com, Family Tree Maker and Ancestry …
• If you love your dog, breed isn’t important Staunton News Leader - ‎Jun 3, 2009‎ For about $50 you can purchase a Canine Genealogy Kit that analyzes your dog’s DNA and identifies the breeds in its ancestry, It provides, according to the …
• The Most Isolated Place on Earth Jamaica Observer - ‎May 31, 2009‎ Her prestigious genealogy along with her extensive sibling network gave Edith immense position and reach on the island. As I later found out I only had to …

PS: Hi Matt!

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5 June 2009 by Libbi.

The following four new indexing projects were added this week:

·         Jamaica, Trelawny Births, 1878–1930

·         Mexico, Censo de 1930—Mexico

·         Rhode Island—1920 U.S. Federal Census

·         Vermont—1920 U.S. Federal Census
Recently Completed Projects

(Note: Recently completed projects have been removed from the available online indexing batches and will now go through a final completion check process in preparation for future publication.)

·         Arkansas County Marriages V, 1837–1957

·         Mexico, Censo de 1930—Sinaloa

·         North Dakota—1920 U.S. Federal Census

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4 June 2009 by Libbi.

An important thing to ask your older relatives is what they remember about historic events in their life time. In that spirit, I’m going to record here one of my memories:

On June 4, 1989, my mother and I were in London, wrapping up our genealogy tour of  Great Britain. We woke up and turned on the television (will our great grandchildren ask what that was?) and saw a man standing in front of a tank while the BBC announcer explained the uprising going on in Tianamen Square.  We watched in horror and fascination as the drama unfolded.

This was a moment in history we witnessed after two weeks of exploring our family history back to the 1600s. That we were thousands of miles from home watching events even farther away made us feel citizens of the world, and at the same time, homesick.

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4 June 2009 by Libbi.

I grew up in Huntsville, Alabama and brought up  my children there. Though the kids considered it rather “backwater”, it really is a great place to live with lots of history and a great future. Here is a round up the of some recent kudos for the city:

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3 June 2009 by Libbi.

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2 June 2009 by Libbi.

It’s on SR 87, just north of Navarre, FL in the area known as “Holley”

A fine lady, whom I met when I first came to Navarre.

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