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The Common Room / Re: What Country is your research ?
« on: Sunday 04 February 18 17:31 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: RootsChat on Saturday 31 July 04 22:32 BST (UK)
Hello RootsChatters,

It has been 6 months tonight since we launched RootsChat to the world and we have watched it grow faster than we have ever imagined !!

We would love to find out more about the people who use the site and the areas that you are researching.

Please let us know which the main area of research for you.

We love your input !

RootsChat :D

My husband had Russian/Polish ancestry - how can I research this through Roots?

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Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing / Re: DNA Why I urge caution
« on: Sunday 04 February 18 17:28 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: Guy Etchells on Tuesday 30 January 18 08:41 GMT (UK)
Many people seem to think I am against the concept of using DNA for family history research, I am not.
I am however concerned the DNA is promoted as the panacea that will solve all the researchers’ stumbling blocks and provide the answers, it won't.
As it stands now DNA testing is improving but it is still flawed.

That is why I am pleased to see this latest blog by My Heritage announcing major updates and improvements to their DNA Matching.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01lfq/

It shows they have recognised the failings in the systems in use and how they are attempting to produce more accurate results.

As the years go by and the various companies’ knowledge and DNA banks grow the science will grow and mature.
We may even reach a stage where some or even many of the claims of some companies will be valid, until that time comes please understand DNA testing does not provide the answers. As with any record set it may provide clues to the answers but as the above blog shows more work has still to be done.

Cheers
Guy

I don't quite understand your argument - in what way is DNA testing flawed when used to trace ancestry?

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Immigrants & Emigrants - General / Re: Connon: Missing Family
« on: Sunday 04 February 18 17:12 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: Windsor87 on Sunday 15 May 11 19:28 BST (UK)
Dear Windsor87, I have just registered with Roots because I am looking for news of Eddie and Jaqueline Connon, address Arenales 1722 Martinez, Buenos Aires.  We knew them in Venezuela in the 1960s and Jacqueline was godmother to one of our twin sons.  It seems from your post that they are dead, but I should love know more and be able to get in touch with one of their children.  Having just joined Roots, I have to post twice more before you can reply.  Here's hoping.  Orchard Robin

 

Hello again,

I've found a tree with Charles Edward Connon in it.
He was born 16 Aug 1929 in Nottingham, and died 4 Aug 2007 in Buenos Aires. It also gives the details of his wife (now deceased) who he married in 1955.

I have sent a message to the owner of the tree so will hopefully get a reply.

regards
Windsor87

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