A genealogical journal
As part of the tartan registration process, we have to submit a woven sample. This requirement is intended to insure that every registered design will be woven, not remain just a design concept. We ordered our sample from Molly Manaugh. Actually, I ordered an extra for myself, just to have. I got the tartan samples…
We have preliminary approval for the Swanstrom tartan from the Scottish Tartan Authority. Now, we need to get it woven. Swanstrom Tartan, No. 7222, Scottish Tartan Authority. Revised Oct. 29, 2019 to add link.
Genetic expression is affected by lifestyle and environment. The changes not only affect us, but can be passed on to future generations. I had no idea. Read more: Nova segment on epigenetics.
I can’t say I’m a fan of the Confederacy, but I was pleased to come across these videos by cousin Bob Howery at DailyMotion.com about his ancestor Dennis S. Howery, of Floyd County, Virginia: Reading a biography of Dennis Howery Walking the property of Dennis Howery See Also Dennis S. Howery at Findagrave.com
I use the term Scotch-Irish, which requires some explanation, judging from the nearly hysterical emails I receive from time to time. Many people erroneously believe that the term means something along the lines of “mixed Scottish and Irish.” Not so. The Scotch-Irish were Scots who lived in Ireland. The term is similar to other ethnic…