A Tribute To Fathers
My dad with his dad.
Mom with her dad.
My dad with his grandkids.
My dear sweet husband and our kids.
Happy Father's Day!
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…
a perfect and beautiful post! you are blessed with good fathers all around!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angella! Have a beautiful day with your family :)
DeleteLove all the pictures :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sally!
DeleteFather's through the generations. Nice!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristin!
DeleteWonderful photos. One thing leaps out at me: All the fathers look warm, loving, and happy to be fathers. Your dad as a kid has such a good, solid smile -- just as he does with his grandchildren!
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