I have webbed feet, as do a couple of my brothers. I got them from my mom and she got them from her dad, who got them from his mother, Lula (Williams) Rennie. When I was a kid, my swimming ability was said to be due only to the fact that I had webbed feet. In celebratory victory parties, my brother's and I would do the "Dance of the Webbed Footed Heaths." While I took the jibing in fun, I am told my Grandpa Rennie didn't enjoy any of the teasing he received. Local fold would say he had emerged from the marshes as if he were something lower on the evolutionary scale. I have found though that everyone has some inherited physical trait that they are not pleased with, such as curly, coarse hair, a big nose, height or lack of, and numerous other features.
When I look at the photographs submitted for The Family Album, I am constantly amazed and delighted at the family resemblance. For instance, I recently received a photograph from a descendant of my gggg grandfather John Lampley's brother Thomas. That descendant, John Ussary, sent a photograph of his own grandfather. The subjects looked remarkably like my brother, Curtis, even though they were at least four generations removed.
For years, doctor's have quizzed patients of their medical genealogy after proof reveals that heredity and genes were major factors in our own health history. If your Grandmother had breast cancer you are said to be susceptible to the same disease, for instance. Scientists have raised the heredity factor to specific races. For example, if you're of Scottish descent you have a 65 percent higher chance of suffering from depression than those without that gene. Up until recently that has been as far as science has gone in the field of genealogy. However, in March 2000, Scientists have stepped into the genealogical fold with the release of a study on monecular genealogy. In short, it means that every individual's DNA holds a genetic record which "reveal import clues as to the Origin and relationship of any individual to other person or populations"* Scientists have found that by studying the DNA of an indvidual they can tell that a certain John Smith came from an ancient tribe of Norway, for example. The idea is so exciting, it's no wonder that so many genealogical newsgroups are discussing it. In this study, scientis have proven what members on the Heycuz newsgroup have been saying all along...."We are all related." They say that each individual, at a level of 30 generations, would have 1 Billion ancestors. But at the same time, in the year 1260 AD there were only 400 million living. The discrepency is explained that we must therefore all share common ancestors. The Monecular Genealogy project hopes to "genotype" the world to construct a universal family tree by collecting samples of all 500 world populations.
This means that brick wall genealogies that suffer from the lack of records can now be linked. From there we can come up with dates and names from what is available. But what it doesn't provide us are the personal family and individual histories that I have come to value most in my research. DNA cannot tell me about the laughter my ancestor's share following a family meal. It can't tell me why my ancestors made the decisions they did. I recently recieved an article that did, however, tell me why my Lampley Ancestors immigrated to this country. The Pennsylvania Genealogical Society has granted permission to reprint the article on this website [write link]. Of course, all descendants of Owen Sullivan and Elizabeth Lampley will be interested. Not only does it give great historical information it gives valuable genealogical information and that is why I felt it important to reprint the entire article rather than paraphrase. In addition, it may hold clues for descendants of Sullivans, Worleys, Perkins, Whites, and many more branches of our family tree. Following the article is a link to an article I wrote about these new possibilities.
Heycuz, What's New?: November 2000
http://heycuz.net/docs/NEW/2000_11_01_archive.html
Saturday, November 25, 2000
Wednesday, December 2, 1998
[heycuz] About the Heycuz Newsgroup: December 1998
Dear cousins,
I thought I'd write to explain why I started the email list. I recently received an email that one of my lines (Tidwells) posted on my website was incorrect. (I'll send the details in a separate email). Anyway, it started me thinking...
When I first posted my web page it was a way for me to easily show people what lines I was researching. I didn't think that people might be using my information for their own research. The thought scares me. What if I'm sending people on a wild goose chase? I do not want to give out incorrect information. I have made a strong effort to be correct, but you never know. Right?
Also, I get a lot of emails from people asking various questions. I try to answer them as best I can. However, many of you who join this newsgroup are much more qualified than I to answer these questions. I would prefer that some of you were standing next to me when I answer these inquiries to double check my answers.
This email group will allow that to happen. What one person doesn't know, someone else will. Since we are all researching the same lines, we can help each other out. I think this email group will also save us time. Rather than researching something somebody already knows we can work together and share our information.
Also, I have seen several books mentioned on the internet and wonder whether I should order them. Some of you may already have seen these books and can say whether they have any information and whether ordering them is worthwhile.
So, I formed the heycuz list to accomplish two things. One, to be able to converse more freely and in depth about all of our ancestors and cousins. And two, to pick each other's brains on research.
To the point, finally. The heycuz list is open only to individuals who are somehow related, and you are now cordially invited. I am the official "ListMom." Or I should say "ListKid." Below is a list of the people who I invited to join and the slim list of guidelines. To reply to a email hit reply in your email software and type the answer. To post a new message send the mail to heycuz@egroups.com (We are now at a different address)
Please write me back if you wish to join, and I'll get you going. I will post a subscription form on my web site as soon as I can. Until then, If you would like to invite someone else to join please let me know. I don't see this site being a heavy traffic list, only a few posts a day usually. New members are encouraged to write a letter of introduction. (Including how your line runs.)
There is a site just for us that includes archives of what other people have said. You have to sign up to read them at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/heycuz/ I sincerely hope you decide to join our group, I think you have great insight and knowledge which is what we are looking for, not necessarily web / genealogy experience. As for the knowledge you may gain, I believe it will be substantial.
Best regards,
April
Others I've invited:
Heycuz Guidelines:
1. Any topic related to our family lines (Sullivan, Rennie, Tidwells, Lampley, Green, Martin, Buchanan, Harp, Estes, Cornell, Thorn, etc... and/or the business of the aforementioned is fair game.
2. Debates on religion and politics are forbidden.
3. Debates between only two people are forbidden.
4. Funny things attached to the end of messages are encouraged.
5. Strive to be helpful and courteous to heycuz members
Archives may be found at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/heycuz/
FOR MORE INFO
If you have questions, please consult our "Frequently Asked Questions":
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/heycuz/ or e-mail the people who are providing the maillist at yahoo.com
Best Wishes!
April Heath Pastis
Heycuz, What's New?: December 1998
http://heycuz.net/docs/NEW/1998_12_01_archive.html
I thought I'd write to explain why I started the email list. I recently received an email that one of my lines (Tidwells) posted on my website was incorrect. (I'll send the details in a separate email). Anyway, it started me thinking...
When I first posted my web page it was a way for me to easily show people what lines I was researching. I didn't think that people might be using my information for their own research. The thought scares me. What if I'm sending people on a wild goose chase? I do not want to give out incorrect information. I have made a strong effort to be correct, but you never know. Right?
Also, I get a lot of emails from people asking various questions. I try to answer them as best I can. However, many of you who join this newsgroup are much more qualified than I to answer these questions. I would prefer that some of you were standing next to me when I answer these inquiries to double check my answers.
This email group will allow that to happen. What one person doesn't know, someone else will. Since we are all researching the same lines, we can help each other out. I think this email group will also save us time. Rather than researching something somebody already knows we can work together and share our information.
Also, I have seen several books mentioned on the internet and wonder whether I should order them. Some of you may already have seen these books and can say whether they have any information and whether ordering them is worthwhile.
So, I formed the heycuz list to accomplish two things. One, to be able to converse more freely and in depth about all of our ancestors and cousins. And two, to pick each other's brains on research.
To the point, finally. The heycuz list is open only to individuals who are somehow related, and you are now cordially invited. I am the official "ListMom." Or I should say "ListKid." Below is a list of the people who I invited to join and the slim list of guidelines. To reply to a email hit reply in your email software and type the answer. To post a new message send the mail to heycuz@egroups.com (We are now at a different address)
Please write me back if you wish to join, and I'll get you going. I will post a subscription form on my web site as soon as I can. Until then, If you would like to invite someone else to join please let me know. I don't see this site being a heavy traffic list, only a few posts a day usually. New members are encouraged to write a letter of introduction. (Including how your line runs.)
There is a site just for us that includes archives of what other people have said. You have to sign up to read them at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/heycuz/ I sincerely hope you decide to join our group, I think you have great insight and knowledge which is what we are looking for, not necessarily web / genealogy experience. As for the knowledge you may gain, I believe it will be substantial.
Best regards,
April
Others I've invited:
| Jo Sullivan Davis.. Alice Gimbert Molly Everlen Char Sullivan Doug Travis Lisa Williard Ida Estes | Michael Smith John Kostick Dixie Estes Johanna Parish Wanda Talbot Wanda Losee | Martha Tidwell Agan Ross Givens Ida Deal Wanda Rennie Adams Jeanette Tabb |
1. Any topic related to our family lines (Sullivan, Rennie, Tidwells, Lampley, Green, Martin, Buchanan, Harp, Estes, Cornell, Thorn, etc... and/or the business of the aforementioned is fair game.
2. Debates on religion and politics are forbidden.
3. Debates between only two people are forbidden.
4. Funny things attached to the end of messages are encouraged.
5. Strive to be helpful and courteous to heycuz members
Archives may be found at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/heycuz/
FOR MORE INFO
If you have questions, please consult our "Frequently Asked Questions":
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/heycuz/ or e-mail the people who are providing the maillist at yahoo.com
Best Wishes!
April Heath Pastis
Heycuz, What's New?: December 1998
http://heycuz.net/docs/NEW/1998_12_01_archive.html
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We Are All Related: November 2000
I have webbed feet, as do a couple of my brothers. I got them from my mom and she got them from her dad, who got them from his mother, Lula (Williams) Rennie. When I was a kid, my swimming ability was said to be due only to the fact that I had webbed feet. In celebratory victory parties, my brother's and I would do the "Dance of the Webbed Footed Heaths." While I took the jibing in fun, I am told my Grandpa Rennie didn't enjoy any of the teasing he received. Local fold would say he had emerged from the marshes as if he were something lower on the evolutionary scale. I have found though that everyone has some inherited physical trait that they are not pleased with, such as curly, coarse hair, a big nose, height or lack of, and numerous other features.
When I look at the photographs submitted for The Family Album, I am constantly amazed and delighted at the family resemblance. For instance, I recently received a photograph from a descendant of my gggg grandfather John Lampley's brother Thomas. That descendant, John Ussary, sent a photograph of his own grandfather. The subjects looked remarkably like my brother, Curtis, even though they were at least four generations removed.
For years, doctor's have quizzed patients of their medical genealogy after proof reveals that heredity and genes were major factors in our own health history. If your Grandmother had breast cancer you are said to be susceptible to the same disease, for instance. Scientists have raised the heredity factor to specific races. For example, if you're of Scottish descent you have a 65 percent higher chance of suffering from depression than those without that gene. Up until recently that has been as far as science has gone in the field of genealogy. However, in March 2000, Scientists have stepped into the genealogical fold with the release of a study on monecular genealogy. In short, it means that every individual's DNA holds a genetic record which "reveal import clues as to the Origin and relationship of any individual to other person or populations"* Scientists have found that by studying the DNA of an indvidual they can tell that a certain John Smith came from an ancient tribe of Norway, for example. The idea is so exciting, it's no wonder that so many genealogical newsgroups are discussing it. In this study, scientis have proven what members on the Heycuz newsgroup have been saying all along...."We are all related." They say that each individual, at a level of 30 generations, would have 1 Billion ancestors. But at the same time, in the year 1260 AD there were only 400 million living. The discrepency is explained that we must therefore all share common ancestors. The Monecular Genealogy project hopes to "genotype" the world to construct a universal family tree by collecting samples of all 500 world populations.
This means that brick wall genealogies that suffer from the lack of records can now be linked. From there we can come up with dates and names from what is available. But what it doesn't provide us are the personal family and individual histories that I have come to value most in my research. DNA cannot tell me about the laughter my ancestor's share following a family meal. It can't tell me why my ancestors made the decisions they did. I recently recieved an article that did, however, tell me why my Lampley Ancestors immigrated to this country. The Pennsylvania Genealogical Society has granted permission to reprint the article on this website [write link]. Of course, all descendants of Owen Sullivan and Elizabeth Lampley will be interested. Not only does it give great historical information it gives valuable genealogical information and that is why I felt it important to reprint the entire article rather than paraphrase. In addition, it may hold clues for descendants of Sullivans, Worleys, Perkins, Whites, and many more branches of our family tree. Following the article is a link to an article I wrote about these new possibilities.
Heycuz, What's New?: November 2000
http://heycuz.net/docs/NEW/2000_11_01_archive.html
When I look at the photographs submitted for The Family Album, I am constantly amazed and delighted at the family resemblance. For instance, I recently received a photograph from a descendant of my gggg grandfather John Lampley's brother Thomas. That descendant, John Ussary, sent a photograph of his own grandfather. The subjects looked remarkably like my brother, Curtis, even though they were at least four generations removed.
For years, doctor's have quizzed patients of their medical genealogy after proof reveals that heredity and genes were major factors in our own health history. If your Grandmother had breast cancer you are said to be susceptible to the same disease, for instance. Scientists have raised the heredity factor to specific races. For example, if you're of Scottish descent you have a 65 percent higher chance of suffering from depression than those without that gene. Up until recently that has been as far as science has gone in the field of genealogy. However, in March 2000, Scientists have stepped into the genealogical fold with the release of a study on monecular genealogy. In short, it means that every individual's DNA holds a genetic record which "reveal import clues as to the Origin and relationship of any individual to other person or populations"* Scientists have found that by studying the DNA of an indvidual they can tell that a certain John Smith came from an ancient tribe of Norway, for example. The idea is so exciting, it's no wonder that so many genealogical newsgroups are discussing it. In this study, scientis have proven what members on the Heycuz newsgroup have been saying all along...."We are all related." They say that each individual, at a level of 30 generations, would have 1 Billion ancestors. But at the same time, in the year 1260 AD there were only 400 million living. The discrepency is explained that we must therefore all share common ancestors. The Monecular Genealogy project hopes to "genotype" the world to construct a universal family tree by collecting samples of all 500 world populations.
This means that brick wall genealogies that suffer from the lack of records can now be linked. From there we can come up with dates and names from what is available. But what it doesn't provide us are the personal family and individual histories that I have come to value most in my research. DNA cannot tell me about the laughter my ancestor's share following a family meal. It can't tell me why my ancestors made the decisions they did. I recently recieved an article that did, however, tell me why my Lampley Ancestors immigrated to this country. The Pennsylvania Genealogical Society has granted permission to reprint the article on this website [write link]. Of course, all descendants of Owen Sullivan and Elizabeth Lampley will be interested. Not only does it give great historical information it gives valuable genealogical information and that is why I felt it important to reprint the entire article rather than paraphrase. In addition, it may hold clues for descendants of Sullivans, Worleys, Perkins, Whites, and many more branches of our family tree. Following the article is a link to an article I wrote about these new possibilities.
Heycuz, What's New?: November 2000
http://heycuz.net/docs/NEW/2000_11_01_archive.html
[heycuz] About the Heycuz Newsgroup: December 1998
Dear cousins,
I thought I'd write to explain why I started the email list. I recently received an email that one of my lines (Tidwells) posted on my website was incorrect. (I'll send the details in a separate email). Anyway, it started me thinking...
When I first posted my web page it was a way for me to easily show people what lines I was researching. I didn't think that people might be using my information for their own research. The thought scares me. What if I'm sending people on a wild goose chase? I do not want to give out incorrect information. I have made a strong effort to be correct, but you never know. Right?
Also, I get a lot of emails from people asking various questions. I try to answer them as best I can. However, many of you who join this newsgroup are much more qualified than I to answer these questions. I would prefer that some of you were standing next to me when I answer these inquiries to double check my answers.
This email group will allow that to happen. What one person doesn't know, someone else will. Since we are all researching the same lines, we can help each other out. I think this email group will also save us time. Rather than researching something somebody already knows we can work together and share our information.
Also, I have seen several books mentioned on the internet and wonder whether I should order them. Some of you may already have seen these books and can say whether they have any information and whether ordering them is worthwhile.
So, I formed the heycuz list to accomplish two things. One, to be able to converse more freely and in depth about all of our ancestors and cousins. And two, to pick each other's brains on research.
To the point, finally. The heycuz list is open only to individuals who are somehow related, and you are now cordially invited. I am the official "ListMom." Or I should say "ListKid." Below is a list of the people who I invited to join and the slim list of guidelines. To reply to a email hit reply in your email software and type the answer. To post a new message send the mail to heycuz@egroups.com (We are now at a different address)
Please write me back if you wish to join, and I'll get you going. I will post a subscription form on my web site as soon as I can. Until then, If you would like to invite someone else to join please let me know. I don't see this site being a heavy traffic list, only a few posts a day usually. New members are encouraged to write a letter of introduction. (Including how your line runs.)
There is a site just for us that includes archives of what other people have said. You have to sign up to read them at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/heycuz/ I sincerely hope you decide to join our group, I think you have great insight and knowledge which is what we are looking for, not necessarily web / genealogy experience. As for the knowledge you may gain, I believe it will be substantial.
Best regards,
April
Others I've invited:
Heycuz Guidelines:
1. Any topic related to our family lines (Sullivan, Rennie, Tidwells, Lampley, Green, Martin, Buchanan, Harp, Estes, Cornell, Thorn, etc... and/or the business of the aforementioned is fair game.
2. Debates on religion and politics are forbidden.
3. Debates between only two people are forbidden.
4. Funny things attached to the end of messages are encouraged.
5. Strive to be helpful and courteous to heycuz members
Archives may be found at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/heycuz/
FOR MORE INFO
If you have questions, please consult our "Frequently Asked Questions":
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/heycuz/ or e-mail the people who are providing the maillist at yahoo.com
Best Wishes!
April Heath Pastis
Heycuz, What's New?: December 1998
http://heycuz.net/docs/NEW/1998_12_01_archive.html
I thought I'd write to explain why I started the email list. I recently received an email that one of my lines (Tidwells) posted on my website was incorrect. (I'll send the details in a separate email). Anyway, it started me thinking...
When I first posted my web page it was a way for me to easily show people what lines I was researching. I didn't think that people might be using my information for their own research. The thought scares me. What if I'm sending people on a wild goose chase? I do not want to give out incorrect information. I have made a strong effort to be correct, but you never know. Right?
Also, I get a lot of emails from people asking various questions. I try to answer them as best I can. However, many of you who join this newsgroup are much more qualified than I to answer these questions. I would prefer that some of you were standing next to me when I answer these inquiries to double check my answers.
This email group will allow that to happen. What one person doesn't know, someone else will. Since we are all researching the same lines, we can help each other out. I think this email group will also save us time. Rather than researching something somebody already knows we can work together and share our information.
Also, I have seen several books mentioned on the internet and wonder whether I should order them. Some of you may already have seen these books and can say whether they have any information and whether ordering them is worthwhile.
So, I formed the heycuz list to accomplish two things. One, to be able to converse more freely and in depth about all of our ancestors and cousins. And two, to pick each other's brains on research.
To the point, finally. The heycuz list is open only to individuals who are somehow related, and you are now cordially invited. I am the official "ListMom." Or I should say "ListKid." Below is a list of the people who I invited to join and the slim list of guidelines. To reply to a email hit reply in your email software and type the answer. To post a new message send the mail to heycuz@egroups.com (We are now at a different address)
Please write me back if you wish to join, and I'll get you going. I will post a subscription form on my web site as soon as I can. Until then, If you would like to invite someone else to join please let me know. I don't see this site being a heavy traffic list, only a few posts a day usually. New members are encouraged to write a letter of introduction. (Including how your line runs.)
There is a site just for us that includes archives of what other people have said. You have to sign up to read them at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/heycuz/ I sincerely hope you decide to join our group, I think you have great insight and knowledge which is what we are looking for, not necessarily web / genealogy experience. As for the knowledge you may gain, I believe it will be substantial.
Best regards,
April
Others I've invited:
| Jo Sullivan Davis.. Alice Gimbert Molly Everlen Char Sullivan Doug Travis Lisa Williard Ida Estes | Michael Smith John Kostick Dixie Estes Johanna Parish Wanda Talbot Wanda Losee | Martha Tidwell Agan Ross Givens Ida Deal Wanda Rennie Adams Jeanette Tabb |
1. Any topic related to our family lines (Sullivan, Rennie, Tidwells, Lampley, Green, Martin, Buchanan, Harp, Estes, Cornell, Thorn, etc... and/or the business of the aforementioned is fair game.
2. Debates on religion and politics are forbidden.
3. Debates between only two people are forbidden.
4. Funny things attached to the end of messages are encouraged.
5. Strive to be helpful and courteous to heycuz members
Archives may be found at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/heycuz/
FOR MORE INFO
If you have questions, please consult our "Frequently Asked Questions":
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/heycuz/ or e-mail the people who are providing the maillist at yahoo.com
Best Wishes!
April Heath Pastis
Heycuz, What's New?: December 1998
http://heycuz.net/docs/NEW/1998_12_01_archive.html
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