Blog Some Genealogy Comments http://genealogy.blogsome.com I sit beside the fire and think of people long ago, and people who will see a world that I shall never know. ~Lord of the Rings Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:04:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: Юля http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2007/10/17/too-much-sleuthing-going-on/#comment-151 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:52:26 +0100 http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2007/10/17/too-much-sleuthing-going-on/#comment-151 В нашем магазине предоставлена мебель различных направлений и производителей. Это гостинные и прихожие, офисная мебель и кабинеты руководителей, различная молодежная и детская мебель. В нашем магазине предоставлена мебель различных направлений и производителей. Это гостинные и прихожие, офисная мебель и кабинеты руководителей, различная молодежная и детская мебель.

]]> by: Blaine T. Bettinger http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2009/06/08/how-accurate-is-genetic-genealogy/#comment-150 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:13:00 +0100 http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2009/06/08/how-accurate-is-genetic-genealogy/#comment-150 I agree that genetic genealogy is a tool for the genealogist rather than a complete problem-solver. However, I think that implying that genetic genealogy isn't scientific is incorrect. The sequencing results ARE scientific, and although the interpretation of those results are also based on peer-reviewed scientific research, the interpretations can sometimes vary based on a number of factors. For example, a value of “6” at an allele is a scientific sequencing result, but the meaning of that 6 as it applies to genealogy/anthropology/history is continuously being updated and refined with new research. I would also caution against your interpretation of the quote in bold; I think the quote is meant to reflect the author’s following statement from the NIST paper in JoGG rather than the sentiment you implied: “A bigger problem for the genetic genealogy community is that different DNA test providers may have different nomenclatures for calling the same Y-STR allele. It is important for users of these DNA test results to appreciate that these differences arise in how a STR repeat sequence is denoted by the laboratory and not because of some measurement mistake.” J.M. Butler, M.C. Kline and A.E. Decker. Addressing Y-chromosome short tandem repeat (Y-STR) allele nomenclature. J. Genetic Genealogy 4:125-148 (2008). Thus, the differences usually arise from HOW the company measures and reports the allele, not mistakes in measuring the allele. And one can compare results from one company to another, as long as they take care to note that the companies might have reporting differences. The genetic genealogy community is well aware of these reporting differences, and is working with the NIST to make reporting more uniform. Additionally, there are sites available to convert reporting from one company to another company’s format (usually there are only a very few reporting differences). I agree that genetic genealogy is a tool for the genealogist rather than a complete problem-solver. However, I think that implying that genetic genealogy isn’t scientific is incorrect. The sequencing results ARE scientific, and although the interpretation of those results are also based on peer-reviewed scientific research, the interpretations can sometimes vary based on a number of factors. For example, a value of “6” at an allele is a scientific sequencing result, but the meaning of that 6 as it applies to genealogy/anthropology/history is continuously being updated and refined with new research.

I would also caution against your interpretation of the quote in bold; I think the quote is meant to reflect the author’s following statement from the NIST paper in JoGG rather than the sentiment you implied:

“A bigger problem for the genetic genealogy community is that different DNA test providers may have different nomenclatures for calling the same Y-STR allele. It is important for users of these DNA test results to appreciate that these differences arise in how a STR repeat sequence is denoted by the laboratory and not because of some measurement mistake.” J.M. Butler, M.C. Kline and A.E. Decker. Addressing Y-chromosome short tandem repeat (Y-STR) allele nomenclature. J. Genetic Genealogy 4:125-148 (2008).

Thus, the differences usually arise from HOW the company measures and reports the allele, not mistakes in measuring the allele.

And one can compare results from one company to another, as long as they take care to note that the companies might have reporting differences. The genetic genealogy community is well aware of these reporting differences, and is working with the NIST to make reporting more uniform. Additionally, there are sites available to convert reporting from one company to another company’s format (usually there are only a very few reporting differences).

]]> by: Edna Barney http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2008/08/08/132/#comment-148 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:54:36 +0000 http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2008/08/08/132/#comment-148 I do not know where they are, but they should be somewhere in the Virginia - Maryland - Pennsylvania area. He was a prolific researcher and writer. I do not know where they are, but they should be somewhere in the Virginia - Maryland - Pennsylvania area. He was a prolific researcher and writer.

]]> by: L. http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2008/08/08/132/#comment-147 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:21:52 +0000 http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2008/08/08/132/#comment-147 Do you know where Hayden's papers ended up? Are they in a library or collection somewhere? I am deeply involved in researching the early VA Conways and would like to review his primary info that he provided by Richard Moncure Conway. Any help would be appreciated! Laverne Conway Do you know where Hayden’s papers ended up? Are they in a library or collection somewhere? I am deeply involved in researching the early VA Conways and would like to review his primary info that he provided by Richard Moncure Conway. Any help would be appreciated!
Laverne Conway

]]> by: Carol http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2006/10/22/jamestown-ancestors/#comment-146 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:54:08 +0000 http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2006/10/22/jamestown-ancestors/#comment-146 I am trying to find acceptable documentation of my genealogy line back to Stephen Hopkins. I have excellent proofs for all except for proving that Israel Cole married remember Burgess---and their daughter Eunice married Eleazer Cole, who were parents to Hannah Cole. I would appreciate any help. I am trying to find acceptable documentation of my genealogy line back to Stephen Hopkins. I have excellent proofs for all except for proving that Israel Cole married remember Burgess—and their daughter Eunice married Eleazer Cole, who were parents to Hannah Cole.
I would appreciate any help.

]]> by: Jane http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2007/10/14/the-photograph-detective/#comment-145 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:25:50 +0000 http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2007/10/14/the-photograph-detective/#comment-145 Thanks for the link. I can identify. It was my frustration with not knowing who was in an old album of photographs left behind by my grandmother that led me to video tape my mother talking about her historical photos and recording details before it got too late! Thanks for the link. I can identify. It was my frustration with not knowing who was in an old album of photographs left behind by my grandmother that led me to video tape my mother talking about her historical photos and recording details before it got too late!

]]> by: Stuart http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2008/01/02/123/#comment-144 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:48:26 +0000 http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2008/01/02/123/#comment-144 Really awesome! What is the name of immigrant couple? Stuart <a href="http://www.coloncancer.bz" rel="nofollow">Colon Cancer News &amp; Discussion Forum</a> Really awesome! What is the name of immigrant couple?

Stuart
Colon Cancer News & Discussion Forum

]]> by: jgemmer http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2006/05/27/new-kent-people/#comment-143 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:37:13 +0000 http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2006/05/27/new-kent-people/#comment-143 Mayton Thompson moved to North Carolina in late 1700's-early 1800's. Mayton Thompson moved to North Carolina in late 1700’s-early 1800’s.

]]> by: harrygibralter http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2007/05/07/virginias-princess/#comment-140 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:29:48 +0000 http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2007/05/07/virginias-princess/#comment-140 Pocahontas(circa 1595–1617) was a young Indian princess who is said to have prevented the execution of Captain John Smith by her people, the Powhatans. She was the “dearest daughter” of King Powhatan “… the conclusion was, two great stones were brought before Powhatan: then as many as could laid hands on him, dragged him to them, and thereon laid his head, and being ready with their clubs, to beat out his brains, Pocahontas the king’s dearest daughter, when no entreaty could prevail, got his head in her arms, and laid her own upon his to save him from death: whereat the Emperor was contented he should live to make him hatchets, and her bells, beads, and copper; …. -------------------------------------------- harrygibralter@gmail.com http://flicker.wordpress.com/2007/05/07/pocahontas-in-the-woods/ Pocahontas(circa 1595–1617) was a young Indian princess who is said to have prevented the execution of Captain John Smith by her people, the Powhatans. She was the “dearest daughter” of King Powhatan
“… the conclusion was, two great stones were brought before Powhatan: then as many as could laid hands on him, dragged him to them, and thereon laid his head, and being ready with their clubs, to beat out his brains, Pocahontas the king’s dearest daughter, when no entreaty could prevail, got his head in her arms, and laid her own upon his to save him from death: whereat the Emperor was contented he should live to make him hatchets, and her bells, beads, and copper; ….
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]]> by: Edna Barney http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2007/10/17/too-much-sleuthing-going-on/#comment-139 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:29:28 +0000 http://genealogy.blogsome.com/2007/10/17/too-much-sleuthing-going-on/#comment-139 Perhaps you are related to my friend, who is a "cousin" of Barack. She also has Jamestown ancestry, so I will ask her if it is the Hudson family. Are you saying that Barack Obama has a Jamestown ancestor? That would be cool? Perhaps you are related to my friend, who is a “cousin” of Barack. She also has Jamestown ancestry, so I will ask her if it is the Hudson family. Are you saying that Barack Obama has a Jamestown ancestor? That would be cool?

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