My DNA results are in. I have no idea what they mean. I am maternal ancestral group H. From my internet browsing, half of all women in Europe are believed to be group H. I figured I was of European descent before these results, so I don't think this is useful.
The results at ancestry.com look like this:
I erased the identifying information of the others for their privacy. I am guessing that only the people with no differences are related to me. I sent all of them emails and heard back from one person so far. We have no idea how we are related. As I previously wrote, I can trace my direct maternal line back only five generations. I do not know how far back the common maternal ancestor is for me and any of these matches.
I really hope to figure this out.
My aunt's DNA test is still pending. Her results should be more helpful because her maternal line is more extensively documented.
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Name Hoarders
One of the things I do not understand are people who post bunches names, some with dates, some with locations, with absolutely no references or sources to back them up. They glean or acquire the information from others and simply propagate the same info over and over. Why? What is the point of reproducing the research (or claims) of another person? It obscures the original source and disseminates misinformation, which can multiply very quickly on the internet. Older, paper-based undocumented claims existed; but now, it is so much easier and faster to get this undocumented info spread far and wide over the internet.
When I find something that may concern someone who I am researching, I attempt to contact the author to ascertain where they got their info. Lately, the responses, if any, are an exercise in futility.
This is such a response:
At least this person responded to me. Most do not. Please do not inflate your family tree by adding on people that you cannot properly document. I call such assemblers "name hoarders." They impede serious research.
When I find something that may concern someone who I am researching, I attempt to contact the author to ascertain where they got their info. Lately, the responses, if any, are an exercise in futility.
This is such a response:
At least this person responded to me. Most do not. Please do not inflate your family tree by adding on people that you cannot properly document. I call such assemblers "name hoarders." They impede serious research.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Pictures of Ancestors, part two
My great grandfather, Howard Lutter (1889-1959), was a musician and created player piano rolls. From his rolls at DeLuxe I had a picture of him- the only we had for years.
When an ancestor was in a certain trade, try researching the publications for that trade. I lucked out when I found The Music Trade Review online and searchable at www.arcade-museum.com/mtr/. Most of the hits for Howard Lutter were ads for new player piano rolls. But I did find some gems, including another picture of him and a biographical sketch, where I read that he was in vaudeville. So now I have two pictures of Howard Lutter.
Howard's rolls provide a unique experience. As the roll is being played, the piano keys dance just as he played them so many decades ago. It's as if his ghost is sitting at the piano, playing music for our ears.
When an ancestor was in a certain trade, try researching the publications for that trade. I lucked out when I found The Music Trade Review online and searchable at www.arcade-museum.com/mtr/. Most of the hits for Howard Lutter were ads for new player piano rolls. But I did find some gems, including another picture of him and a biographical sketch, where I read that he was in vaudeville. So now I have two pictures of Howard Lutter.
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The Music Trade Review, 3 February 1923, page 47, from arcade-museum.com |
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