I think from reading the topic about adding possible ancestors/descendants, that some keep a separate database or family file for possible relations; others keep those individuals in "islands" How do you create islands in your main database?
Also, if anyone knows off hand, with DNA testing, I believe it has to be a male in the line. I have one brother left in my line. I don't even know any male cousins and no uncles are still alive. I have no sons, but two grandsons. So is my brother our last chance? Thanks >________________________________ > From: Linda Hauley <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 1:19 PM >Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Do you add everyone with surname or just confirmed >links? > > >For Tami & Michelle: > >If you are doing a One-Name Study as I am, I have one ‘family tree’ where I >enter all instances of the surname or variant and cite the source so that when >I get queries I can point that person in the right direction. I keep my own >family tree and only those that I have a positive link to in it. If I happen >to find a connection in my One-Name Study tree, I transfer what is relevant >through a Gedcom. That way if you do come across other instances that don’t >link now, keeping them this way, you might be able to connect them at some >point. > >For David: > >DNA testing is an absolute science – it’s how you interpret the results that >gets you your connections. Even if you don’t get a link, a person within a >3rd to 5th cousin range could be linked, but you have to have patience. I had >my Dad tested for YDNA and Family Finder (he has now passed on but they still >retain his samples) and I have tested for the Full mtDNA Sequence. Recently, >reviewing my Dad’s results through his mtDNA, I found a person with a variant >surname to his that was within the 3rd to 5th cousin range. We are currently >searching documents for the possible connection. It’s a challenge but in >research whether genealogy or DNA, it’s the chase that is so fulfilling!! > >Linda J. Hauley >Recycled Memories Family History Research >GOONS Canada East Regional Representative >VODDEN One Name Study >Member #4335 >CANADA > > >From:David C Abernathy [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: March 24, 2012 11:22 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Do you add everyone with surname or just confirmed >links? > >NO, This is where DNA really pays off. There are several very large researched >surname groups out there that I would like to find a proven connection. BUT, >with having done DNA testing, I have found that there is no way I will be >connected to some of these groups. So it is a waste of my time to continue in >researching in those directions. > >Why would anyone want to carry around all of these nonrelated entries within >their database? > >If there is a chance of connection, I make a separate database not an island >within my main one, and do some tracking from these external families. I have >found very few ever get connected, so all I have to do is delete the file, to >be rid if the non connecting people. > >Thanks, >David C Abernathy >Email disclaimers >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >This message represents the official view of the voices in my head. >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >http://www.schmeckabernathy.com/ >== All outgoing and incoming mail is scanned by F-Prot Antivirus == > >From:Michele Lewis [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 4:47 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Do you add everyone with surname or just confirmed >links? > >Oh, one more thing… >The less common the surname, the more likely I will add them since there is a >higher chance they are connected. > >michele > >From:Tami P. [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 12:31 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: [LegacyUG] Do you add everyone with surname or just confirmed links? > >I’ve been working on my database for awhile now and have a question. How do >you all decide to add to your databases? Do you add anyone with the surname >your are searching or only those people with a confirmed link? Until now I’ve >only been adding only those that I can confirm a link. However, lately I’m >wondering if I’m overlooking a lot of potential links because they may be >several generations previous to the one I’m currently searching. Just >wondering how you all feel about this too. 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