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52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Scott line DNA Research
I have been trying to break through many lines for many years, including my Scott line. Out of curiosity, I was looking through my ancestor DNA connections, and I saw something promising for the first time in my matches. So come along with me as I give you a front-seat view of how I think through my DNA research.What I Know The screenshot above shows all of the lines that descend from Emily Lutitia Scott. Most of these descendants I knew before we even started doing DNA, so the research back to my 3x great-grandmother Emily is pretty solid. We…
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Juggling History, Writing, and Seedlings
As some of you may see starting at the very top of this weeks newsletter there are a great many changes going on. I thought why the heck not reinvent my business, join the Daughters of the American Revolution and go into overdrive with that, take on some genealogy research for a couple young ladies, potentially future DAR’s, and continue writing all at the same time. Oh and don’t forget I’m still not retired, so I work full time too. Sure why not. I got this! Actually, believe it or not with today’s technology, calendaring, scheduling social media, Ai assistance,…
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The Lanterns Still Shine: Commemorating 250 Years Since Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride
April 18, 2025 Today marks exactly 250 years since an American silversmith mounted his horse and galloped through the Massachusetts countryside on a mission that would change the course of history. On this night in 1775, Paul Revere embarked on his famous “midnight ride,” carrying urgent news that British troops were on the move. Two lanterns hung in Boston’s Old North Church tower, signaling the approach of British forces by sea, and setting in motion events that would spark the American Revolution. The Man Behind the Legend Before he became an American icon, Paul Revere was a skilled craftsman…