Something About Me Saturday: My First Baby Picture
On the outside of the card that holds my first baby picture.
And here's me.
Another DNA Cousin Connection! Woohoo! This Time Through My Paternal Line
Which strand of DNA will lead me to you?
That's one of the questions that enters my mind as I review through my DNA connections on the various platforms I've tested with. Which strand of DNA is the one that connects us? A thread that links the past to the present.I find it all so mysterious and fascinating at the same time.
Good news! I have two new DNA cousins and this time they are on my father's side of the family. In fact, these recent connections have finally cleared up the mystery behind the following document.
Image courtesy of New York City Department of Records/Municipal Archives.
Marriage Certificate for Ollando Dix and Edna Smith
A couple of years ago, I wrote to the New York City Department of Records Municipal Archives to obtain a copy of my great grandmother Ella's marriage certificate. If you are new to my blog you can read more about that here. I also sent off for a copy of my paternal grandparents's marriage record. Their names were Ethel Smith and H…
That's one of the questions that enters my mind as I review through my DNA connections on the various platforms I've tested with. Which strand of DNA is the one that connects us? A thread that links the past to the present.I find it all so mysterious and fascinating at the same time.
Good news! I have two new DNA cousins and this time they are on my father's side of the family. In fact, these recent connections have finally cleared up the mystery behind the following document.
Image courtesy of New York City Department of Records/Municipal Archives.
Marriage Certificate for Ollando Dix and Edna Smith
A couple of years ago, I wrote to the New York City Department of Records Municipal Archives to obtain a copy of my great grandmother Ella's marriage certificate. If you are new to my blog you can read more about that here. I also sent off for a copy of my paternal grandparents's marriage record. Their names were Ethel Smith and H…
Who knew what lay ahead for that little newborn baby? I don't have any of myself until I was older. They didn't do hospital photos when I was born.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean Kristin. :)
DeleteThat's a shame you don't have any from when you were born. You are blessed to have so many beautiful photos though.
DeleteOh, my. Precious. Our daughter and her husband are expecting their first child in August. This picture makes we want to call my daughter and chat. Thank you for this photo!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What an exciting time this must be for you. I hope you were able to catch up with your daughter.
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