being thick skinned.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by Tim Hancock

The farthest back I have traced my dad's side is to England in1585. This relative came here in 1633 on the ship "Recovery" sailing out of Weymouth England.

I have traced my mother's side back to 1180 in Osterdamme Germany . I have ship records when they came to the USA in 1834.

I have not messed around with this stuff for years..... I should re subscribe to to Ancestry and see what more info may be available.

It's always tempting to sign up for one of those sites but there is an issue of what they might do with your DNA in the future, i.e. sell it or share it with someone you do not approve of or condone. My sister already did it years ago, so that covers looking up ancestors for me.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by speeder

It's always tempting to sign up for one of those sites but there is an issue of what they might do with your DNA in the future, i.e. sell it or share it with someone you do not approve of or condone. My sister already did it years ago, so that covers looking up ancestors for me.

I think he used ancestry to research genealogic information (build a family tree using historic documentation), not perform DNA analysis. The DNA stuff is not in any way a requirement.

[911 Rod]

Talk about getting side tracked guys

[Zeke]

Well, ancestry is a thing. For instance I can trace my ancestors to the beginning of Rhode Island. We can and are blamed for colonizing the North American continent.

Going further into later years I don't see any ties to Southern states. I'm a damn Yankee. (4th Gen Calif.)

[Tim Hancock]

Originally Posted by masraum

I think he used ancestry to research genealogic information (build a family tree using historic documentation), not perform DNA analysis. The DNA stuff is not in any way a requirement.

Yep just used it for research. I used other online sources/searches too.

So all that said.... Feel free to call me a redcoat or a kraut etc .... I think my skin is thick enough.