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Genetically, I can't think of a better way to display my roots than with my Ancestry DNA Story.

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My quest to find my ancestry started with establishing direct lineage between my daughters and Revolutionary War patriots, thereby making them eligible for membership in the DAR.

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One of two Revolutionary War patriots that my family and I descend from, John Boyd was of English/Scottish descent and was born in Virginia.

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John Boyd (1760-1828) - Find A Grave Memorial

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Rev. War Patriot - 4th VA Militia John Boyd was born 9 Jan 1760 near Martinsburg County, Virginia. He died 1829 and buried in the Old Shiloh Church Cemetery, near Bedford, Indiana. He married Nancy Martin, born 1773. Children: William born 1792; Sarah born 1794; Charlotte born 1795; John born 1797; Elijah; Nancy;...

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Ezekiel Barber is the other Revolutionary War patriot that is my ancestor. Less is known of him than his wife, Elizabeth Goddard, whose ancestry through the Hayes family was in common with our 19th President, Rutherford B. Hayes!

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Ezekiel Barber (1750-1806) - Find A Grave...

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EZEKIEL BARBER, A Connecticut Revolutionary War soldier. He is buried in the Barber Cemetery at Rockwood, Randolph County, Illinois. His grave has been marked by the Sons of the American Revolution, and I have been to his grave in 1997. He is listed by the DAR as Ancestor # 005843.

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I share a common ancestry with our 19th President. Pretty cool!

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Albeit small in genetic terms, the German part of my heritage is the most pronounced, probably because that part of my family most recently emigrated to American in the late 19th century. My German great-grandparents brought with them their passion for playing Pinochle, and I have many fond memories as a child watching my entire extended family playing Pinochle, and listening to them converse in German...usually loudly!

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I thought this was an interesting post.

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My Irish roots really grounded me, in that my experience with that side of my family showed me the value of hard work and a loving home. They were very poor, but they never seemed to notice. My times with them were wonderful. This is also where I got my Catholic upbringing.

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A little bit of cultural humor!

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America's Sources of Immigration (1850-Today)