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Explaining major discrepancy in genomic position between Gedmatch and MyHeritage?
I have identified a discrepancy with several test kits that were tested at Ancestry, with results transferred to both Gedmatch and MyHeritage, all relating to the same area at the end of chromosome 19.
For one segment match on chromosome 19,…
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Public release date for 1926 Canadian Prairie Prov. Census, soon?
I am anxiously waiting for the release of the 1926 Canadian Prairie Province Census. The Canadian Census website on June 2nd states:
The 1926 Census of the Prairie Provinces (Manitoba, Saskatchewan,
Alberta) will be transferred from Statistics…
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What proportion of the births or baptisms of children were recorded in early nineteenth century England?
It's usual to search for a baptism record as a substitute birth record in England in the period prior to the start of Civil Registration (i.e. pre-1837.) (Baptism records may also include birth information, and some non-conformist records include…
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Where did my 2nd great-uncle William Morris go after 1914?
My 2nd great-uncle, William Morris was born 10 May 1887 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire. His parents were Henry Morris and Mary nee Green Morris.
I have his birth and baptism.
He is found on the 1901 census living with his parents and siblings, 14…
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Where are Illinois County Court records archived?
According to the Illinois State Genealogical Society newsletter, between 1867 and 1964, adoptions were handled by the County Courts, which were abolished in 1964.
Where does one look now for adoption court files for cases that were handled by these…
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Was Ellis Island the only immigration inspection station in New York in the 1880's?
This question was brought about by the fact that some of my ancestors immigrated from Russia to New York in the 1880's. The source I have for that fact is a citizenship application. Was Ellis Island the only operating immigration inspection station…
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Does having child of DNA tested parent help find parent's DNA ancestors?
If a parent (Charlie, a male) has been autosomal tested, and does not have either of his deceased parents (Alice and Bob) tested, and thus he does not have his autosomal DNA phased between their mother (Alice) and father (Bob), does testing one or…
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What does "living 15 Rich. II" mean for the year an ancestor was alive in England?
What does "living 15 Rich. II" mean for the year an ancestor was alive in England?
This is a notation used in the British Roots of Maryland Families II by Robert W. Barnes regarding the Bysshe Family.
It also says another ancestor was "living 14…
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Interpreting DNA matches from endogamous communities?
Mystery match, does not know father.
Matches me on mother's paternal side.
Me and match: 376.3 cM,15 matching segments, largest segment 47.2cM
Me and his daughter: 84.7cM, 4 matching segments, largest segment 30.0cM
My mother and him: 824.7cM, 24…
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What happened to the 1896 London census records?
A little known fact is that a census of London was performed in 1896.
On GENUKI it states:
A quinquennial census was held covering the London County Council area
on 29 March 1896, paid for by the local authority, and with primary
aim of…
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How to find Romanian (and Canadian-Romanian) ancestry online
Origins of my Romanian grandfather (born Montreal, Canada in 1914). His family had emigrated to Canada, where he was born, but returned to Romania after a few years. Later he joined the British Army around the outbreak of the 2nd World War and…
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How were absentees recorded on the Protestation Returns?
The Protestation Returns of 1641/2 are currently being digitised and made freely accessible on the UK Parliament website.
My understanding is that for each parish the oath was performed by everybody on a single day in February or March of 1641/2.…
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Statistical analysis of data within my genealogy program?
I wish to find a program which will allow me to pose certain specific questions and have my genealogy program answer them such as:
What is the average age of a named person's direct male ancestors?
What is the average age of a named person's direct…
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What month was the 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia taken?
The 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia is a useful source for researching in Georgia. It was done during the ahem, late unpleasantness, between the northern and southern US to locate potential draftees for the southern army.
Many,…
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Where is the farm/hamlet of Barah in 1820s North Cornwall?
I cannot determine the location of the place of residence for John and Jane Short, at the time of baptism of their son, also John Short, 9 July 1826 in Jacobstow Parish church, hundred of Stratton, North Cornwall, UK. The place of residence is given…
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