Where we last left off, I was using DNA Painter to map Gedmatch matches with two known Fennimore descendants. None of the one hundred shared matches were closer than 3rd cousin. I then turned my attention to 23andMe. I looked to see if my two known descendants had an obvious kit in 23andMe, but none […]
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Experimenting with DNA Painter, using my Fennimore Gedmatch results
Using GEDmatch to analyze kits from different DNA testing companies. In this post; privacy considerations and my ancestry DNA matches found in GEDmatch
Good organization is essential in any genealogical research, but it is critical in a genetic genealogy project. Just because two people have shared DNA doesn’t mean that you have proof that you are both descended from a particular ancestor. An accurate paper trail must accompany the matches to aid proper identification. For example, in Ancestry,
Using a combination of traditional research and genetic genealogy to break a brick wall
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Initially, it appeared that there would be no justice for Julia. The citizens and local enforcement of Glen Gardner felt that the law was indeed served. Julia’s father turned her away so there was no support from her parents. Her Uncle who lived in nearby Hell Mountain took her in, along with her sister Sarah
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Melvin and Julia married on 20 December 1890[i] and quickly annoyed their neighbors. April of 1891 the young couple found themselves in hot water with some of the town residents. Austin Lisk and Glen G. Woodruff were the main complainants that the Walters were conducting themselves in a disorderly manner. The couple pled “not guilty.” The
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My Ladies – Julia Beam part 1 Introduced Julia Beam who was tarred and feathered on 17 October 1891 by a group of men in Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County. Newspapers throughout the country followed the trials with great interest. My Ladies Julia Beam part 2 The early life of Julia Beam is examined The Groom, Malachi
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Back in the 1980’s my Maternal Grandmother asked me what I would like as a gift. I responded that I would like copies of family recipes more than anything. It took some convincing she didn’t believe me. What I received was more than I could imagine. It was a huge book of handwritten recipes, some of
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The New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists had a recent program presented by Michell Novak, “Picturing Your Research Finding, Procuring, and Preserving Images.” Michell was excellent; she inspired me to dust off my (empty) acid-free boxes and start scanning and preserving. I love all of the old pictures; they bring the story to life
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Update to instructions on how to download data from family search to excel.
It has been state that John Eveland established his Inn ca 1760. This is the first generation Evelands, and their children.
Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, New Jersey was originally named Eveland’s Tavern.
In honor of the opening of the Inn at Glen Gardner this is a series dedicated to the early history of the Inn.
