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52Ancestors 2024: Week 3: Favorite Photo

The theme for the week is “Favorite Photo,” and the chosen candid picture is of the writer’s great grandparents – specifically the great grandfather. The photo captures a fun-loving couple, and the strong family resemblance is noted. Details about the great-grandfather, William Franklin Gunter, his marriage, children, and professional life are also included.

#52Ancestors 2024: Week 2: Origins

The post discusses different interpretations of “origin,” including familial and DNA ancestry. The focus shifts to AncestryDNA results, uncovering unexpected genetic markers and sparking curiosity about Arabian Peninsula & Indigenous American heritage. The post encourages readers to explore their own DNA research.

#52Ancestors 2024: Week 1: Family Lore

Family Lore: The case of two children named Elizabeth and a photo of a baby. Elizabeth (Rush) Lovering, wife of Thomas Lovering,1 was born to Henry and Ruth A. (White) Rush on 3 August 1881, in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.2 Elizabeth was named after a paternal Aunt3 and shared the name of her eldest sister who passed…

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