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Comment on New A-to-Z Guide to America’s Lineage Societies by Joe Garonzik

Joe Garonzik — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:25:23 +0000

In reply to Joan Prout. No e-Book yet, but possibly by the end of the year.

Comment on New A-to-Z Guide to America’s Lineage Societies by Joan Prout

Joan Prout — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:21:02 +0000

no ebook version?

Comment on Interview with Paul Heinegg, Author of the New 6th Edition of Free African Americans of North Carolina, Virginia & South Carolina from the Colonial Period to About 1820 (Part One) by Joe Garonzik

Joe Garonzik — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:40:52 +0000

In reply to E. onja Brown (ing).

Dear Ms. Brown,

I’m sorry it’s taken so long to get back to you about your Durdin ancestry. Author Paul Heinegg has agreed to offer some suggestions, but he needs some additional information, such as the county(ies) you are looking in. You can reach Paul at paulheinegg@gmail.com

Good luck,
Genealogical.com

Comment on DNA for Native American Genealogy, by Roberta Estes, earns Strong Endorsement from National Genealogical Society Quarterly by Joe Garonzik

Joe Garonzik — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:31:26 +0000

In reply to Khadijah shakur. Sorry for the belated reply to your question about DNA for Native American Ancestry. In theory all the DNA testing companies could give you the information that, in theory, links you to Native American ancestry. However, the book has far more information about what to do with your results, and it evaluates each of the major testing companies for the kinds of results they deliver. Genealogical.com

Comment on Early Reviews of Evidence Explained Fourth Edition are Glowing by Joe Garonzik

Joe Garonzik — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:25:39 +0000

In reply to Teresa.

Dear Teresa,

The new Evidence Explained is now available as an e-pub. If you go to our home page <https://genealogical.com/> you should find the details.

Joe Garonzik
Marketing Director

Comment on Early Reviews of Evidence Explained Fourth Edition are Glowing by Teresa

Teresa — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:34:21 +0000

I would love to get a copy but as you won’t ship to Canada and I boycott Amazon, I’m out of luck.

Comment on Remembering Mike Tepper by Brian Mitchell

Brian Mitchell — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:06:03 +0000

Quite simply, without Mike Tepper, my New Genealogical Atlas of Ireland would never have seen the light of day. It was Mike who saw potential in a few maps of Ireland, showing various administrative divisions, that I had drawn and sent to GPC. He saw the bigger picture and guided me with his vision of what this atlas required, namely to compile 3 maps for each county in Ireland, one showing civil parishes, another showing baronies and dioceses and the third, Poor Law Unions. Published in 1986, it became a useful reference tool for Irish researchers attempting to identify relevant records for a locality in which their ancestor lived.

I will be forever grateful for his kindness, patience and guidance.

Brian Mitchell, County Derry

Comment on Remembering Mike Tepper by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:44:30 +0000

Mike’s memory will occupy a special place in the hearts of memory—as a person, an author, and a publisher. Many of those who study the past know him as the author of the essential guide AMERICAN PASSENGER ARRIVAL RECORDS: A Guide to the Records of Immigrants Arriving at American Ports by Sail and Steam. For me, Mike was a cornerstone of a publishing team that has understood and supported my vision, whatever I proposed. As our work goes forward, he will be sorely missed.

Comment on Remembering Mike Tepper by William Dollarhide

William Dollarhide — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:01:28 +0000

Mike Tepper edited my first book in 1987 ( Map Guide) but I was the cartographer, not the writer, and the text of the book written by William Thorndale sailed through Mike’s editing with hardly any changes. But a year later, I drafted a book on my own (Managing) and Mike tore it to pieces. That was when I learned those cryptic notations, “Dele” “Dele” “Dele” “Stet” and “… how about this…” “Spelling!” and “What were you trying to say..” Mike Tepper rewrote my book for me. Later, I realized that Mike Tepper taught me how to write. He was a master of the English language and a great teacher. I miss him terribly! -bill$hide

Comment on The Genealogist’s Research Report, by Nancy A. Peters, CG, CGL by William Franklin Cale

William Franklin Cale — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:21:43 +0000

I have had excellent reports sent to me for which I contracted, but . . . . Increasingly, I find that I need to equip myself for my own research. I never get quite the answers I need–I’ll allow that perhaps they are not to be found. I accept that. I would like to enroll in courses to learn to do my own research. I am frustrated by my own lack here. In particular, I am frustrated by the lack of precision in the answers, that my take many hours to uncover–I’ll allow that also.

In particular, I have very precise Y DNA which points to an African origin in relatively recent history, perhaps the last 2-300 years. The geography is narrowed down to a precise area. The Y DNA matches with a surname strongly that is not my own and I know there has to be an NPE origin. To discover that origin, would require an in depth search of the archives, legal records, court documents, land records.

Is there a course in hands-on research? I have spent thousands and don’t get the answers, except for fancy reports that come “close, but no cigar.” I am not knocking these folks–they have been excellent, but I feel the need to equip myself in retirement with some expertise, some course work. Any suggestions. Billy Cale, MD retired.