Author Archives: nvlynnae
My Genomelink Global Ancestry Results
I just received my Global Ancestry results from Genomelink. It honestly doesn’t surprise me TOO much. The way I understand this, it looks at your chromosomes individually. When certain things are seen on each chromosome, they correspond with originally coming … Continue reading
Herbert Woodrow Tanner and Clara Odell Holland ~ Wordless Wednesday
Herbert Woodrow TANNER and Clara Odell HOLLAND were my paternal grandparents whom I discovered in 2018 at the age of 50. I had to take DNA tests through Ancestry and 23andMe to discover who my biological father was and these … Continue reading
Freaky Quarantine Dream
Now, I have been known to have some freaky dreams in my time, but this one takes the cake! Not only is my head still spinning, but I am physically tired and now stressed about a Zoom meeting today that … Continue reading
State Fair Slider Recipe
These tasty sliders are a favorite of my son “Buddy”. Every time I have to go out for essential supplies during our Covid-19 stay-at-home period, I prepare by asking my guys if there is anything in particular they would like … Continue reading
Charles Oscar and Mary Irene Porter ~ Wordless Wednesday
I discovered both of these pictures recently. What treasures! Charles Oscar PORTER (April 2, 1884 – April 19, 1946) and Mary Irene Saphronia Jasmine SMITH (July 4, 1890 – June 25, 1947) were the parents of Ruby Irene PORTER (March … Continue reading
My Latest DNA Ethnicity Updates
Well, it’s that time again. I always get a bit excited when I hear there is a new update to any of the DNA companies’ estimations. No, DNA does not change, but their comparison algorithms do. They are supposed to … Continue reading
Martha Agnes FRARY’s Obituary
Ever since I began my hobby of genealogy back in 1987 when I was pregnant with my daughter, I have wondered about my maternal grandpa’s mom. Why did she die so young and what was she like? My grandma (wife … Continue reading
Finally Chipping at that Wall
It has finally happened! I’ve been actively doing genealogy since 1987 when I was pregnant with my oldest. Pretty much since day one, there has been a brick wall that has refused to be broken down. The wall is just … Continue reading
My Current Genealogy Research Plans
Honestly, I have never really had any “formal” genealogy research plans before. I might have had a specific person or family that I was hooked on at the time and my “plan” was to find out anything and everything I … Continue reading
Thankful For My Family
I sure have a lot to be thankful for! I come from a wonderful family and have recently increased that greatly because of DNA testing and discovering who my biological father was a few months ago. I have several branches … Continue reading
Digging For Ancestors 