Ancestry

[4est_4est_Gump]

No written history, huh chief?

Ishmael

Why not?

*chuckle*

Because it does not matter.

I am not a tribe, I am not a member, I am an individual and not one single dead person can give me a leg up having not been a member of the the current oligarchy. The only history that matters is the one my wife and I are writing for our daughter. None of us have "roots" outside of personal accomplishment. That my greatest grandfather told Alexander to get out of his light has not the slightest bearing on my life.

 

[Ishmael]

*chuckle*

Because it does not matter.

I am not a tribe, I am not a member, I am an individual and not one single dead person can give me a leg up having not been a member of the the current oligarchy. The only history that matters is the one my wife and I are writing for our daughter. None of us have "roots" outside of personal accomplishment. That my greatest grandfather told Alexander to get out of his light has not the slightest bearing on my life.

*chuckle* But your ancestors surviving certain battles damn sure does.

Ishmael

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

*chuckle* But your ancestors surviving certain battles damn sure does.

Ishmael

Hell, Kimosabe, I lose almost every battle here...





... and by almost, I mean ALL OF THEM!

 

[Ishmael]

Hell, Kimosabe, I lose almost every battle here...





... and by almost, I mean ALL OF THEM!

So do I, who cares?

Ishmael

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

So do I, who cares?

Ishmael

Well, I am no Princess Otahki, but the Libs sure do seem to care about my ancestry...

 

[Lorilei]

*chuckle*

Because it does not matter.

I am not a tribe, I am not a member, I am an individual and not one single dead person can give me a leg up having not been a member of the the current oligarchy. The only history that matters is the one my wife and I are writing for our daughter. None of us have "roots" outside of personal accomplishment. That my greatest grandfather told Alexander to get out of his light has not the slightest bearing on my life.

Does it matter? Maybe not. But does it interest you?

 

[snugglestruggle]

I have to agree about the sloppy work of bureaucrats/civil servants in the 19th century. It's pretty much hit or miss depending on their education level. Names get changed etc. Hell my middle name is spelled wrong because the moron at the hospital filling out the BC couldn't spell. That was in 1960's.

If oral History is accurate on my Fathers side I had a GGG grandfather that was a pirate and black sheep of the family. It would explain a great many things lol.

On my Moms European side of the family, the History is just too sad and I don't want to go digging into that. Revenge is an all consuming thing and ignorance can be bliss.

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

Does it matter? Maybe not. But does it interest you?

No.

I have to be honest...



I have been a colorful enough character all on my own. I have soared with eagles.

 

[Lorilei]

No.

I have to be honest...



I have been a colorful enough character all on my own. I have soared with eagles.

Well, ok. Fair enough.

 

[Lorilei]

I have to agree about the sloppy work of bureaucrats/civil servants in the 19th century. It's pretty much hit or miss depending on their education level. Names get changed etc. Hell my middle name is spelled wrong because the moron at the hospital filling out the BC couldn't spell. That was in 1960's.

If oral History is accurate on my Fathers side I had a GGG grandfather that was a pirate and black sheep of the family. It would explain a great many things lol.

On my Moms European side of the family, the History is just too sad and I don't want to go digging into that. Revenge is an all consuming thing and ignorance can be bliss.

Same here!

 

[Throbbinsum]

Have any of you ever traced yours? I signed up for a free trial, and I'm finding it both fascinating and frustrating. I don't know a lot of birth/death dates or maiden names, which makes it hard. But I also found a census entry from 1930 where they listed my grandmother as "Billie" instead of "Bette Lee", which tickles me for some reason. And I had no idea she was born in FL. I wonder where.

I'd PM this, but you don't seem to have this set up.

I have done a bit of this. Fortunately I had some good info to start with ...

Be careful about Ancestry, and I guess by extension all the other subscription sites. Ancestry has a lot of misinformation, people may actually believe these 'facts', but their 'facts' are often wrong.

They can provide leads, but you need to follow them up and get birth, marriage and death certs, check local newspapers for obits etc. You need to make sure that you can document your tree with the official record, at least if you are 'serious' about it.

If it's for fun and giggles, that's another matter, and you can decide for yourself just how much authenticity you want (and how much time and money you want to put into it).

Another route is to search the 'family name' sites, probably a bit more accurate but also a bit more hit and miss.

Good luck

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

Well, ok. Fair enough.

I think it is the reaction of most polyglot (mongrel) families.



I would not be surprised to find that I was a wee bit Uighur...



It just means we were all popular!

 

[Lorilei]

I'd PM this, but you don't seem to have this set up.

I have done a bit of this. Fortunately I had some good info to start with ...

Be careful about Ancestry, and I guess by extension all the other subscription sites. Ancestry has a lot of misinformation, people may actually believe these 'facts', but their 'facts' are often wrong.

They can provide leads, but you need to follow them up and get birth, marriage and death certs, check local newspapers for obits etc. You need to make sure that you can document your tree with the official record, at least if you are 'serious' about it.

If it's for fun and giggles, that's another matter, and you can decide for yourself just how much authenticity you want (and how much time and money you want to put into it).

Another route is to search the 'family name' sites, probably a bit more accurate but also a bit more hit and miss.

Good luck

Thank you for that information! I'll certainly keep it in mind. I've already found a lot of "hints" that were clearly not related to me, but I'll be vigilant.

And sorry, I thought I had changed my privacy settings, so I'm glad you pointed it out.

 

[Lorilei]

I think it is the reaction of most polyglot (mongrel) families.



I would not be surprised to find that I was a wee bit Uighur...



It just means we were all popular!

I'm sure I could google it, but I think asking you what "Uighur" means might be marginally more interesting.

 

[snugglestruggle]

Same here!

You know what? Your stuck with it, Short of going to court with a lawyer and petitioning a judge to either ...

a) order the hospital to issue a new ..correct BC

or

b) legally changing your name to reflect the proper spelling

How messed up is that?

 

[Lorilei]

You know what? Your stuck with it, Short of going to court with a lawyer and petitioning a judge to either ...

a) order the hospital to issue a new ..correct BC

or

b) legally changing your name to reflect the proper spelling

How messed up is that?

I know. I just spell it correctly on my end and pretend ignorance on the other. It's worked for me so far! I don't "go by" my legal name anyway.

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

I'm sure I could google it, but I think asking you what "Uighur" means might be marginally more interesting.

Uigar Wednesday, when we celebrate the Gitmo release to Sunny Bermuda!

(Chinese al Qaeda rounded up in the war on terror.)

Also known as stick it to the Brits Thursday!

 

[Ishmael]

Well, I am no Princess Otahki, but the Libs sure do seem to care about my ancestry...

No they don't. They've lost all sense of humor. They can't make fun of themselves and they damn sure aren't going to allow anyone to make fun of anyone else.

Humorless bastards.

Ishmael

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

No they don't. They've lost all sense of humor. They can't make fun of themselves and they damn sure aren't going to allow anyone to make fun of anyone else.

Humorless bastards.

Ishmael

If I claim to be a White Warren due to high cheekbones...



... will I get a pass?

 

[snugglestruggle]

I know. I just spell it correctly on my end and pretend ignorance on the other. It's worked for me so far! I don't "go by" my legal name anyway.

What so you just sign your name Lorilei of Jawja? lol

 

[Lorilei]

What so you just sign your name Lorilei ? lol

I'll never tell...

 

[Ishmael]

If I claim to be a White Warren due to high cheekbones...



... will I get a pass?

Of course, trust me.

Ishmael

 

[Lorilei]

Uigar Wednesday, when we celebrate the Gitmo release to Sunny Bermuda!

(Chinese al Qaeda rounded up in the war on terror.)

Also known as stick it to the Brits Thursday!

Ok.

 

[snugglestruggle]

I'll never tell...

There are ways to make You talk. Bribery, ice cream, 10 puppies licking your face all at once and my super cool funk-o-delic glasses.

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

Of course, trust me.

Ishmael

Ok.

You guys are telling me, A_J, put down the bottle and go to bed...



... but in the spirit of Byron.

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