Tag Archives: Switzerland

Once Again, DNA Provides a Clue – Trumpi

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor A recent experience with Ancestry DNA reminds me that even fifth to eighth cousins on Ancestry DNA can provide a clue, possibly the big clue, to a breakthrough. I was recently contacted via Ancestry DNA messaging by … Continue reading →

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Bernhead Trümpi – Climbing a wall.

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Don Taylor

Climbing a Wall – DH-30 – Bernhead Trümpi (unk.-unk.) Bertha Trumpi’s Marrige Registration Entries Bertha Barbara Trümpi’s marriage record is the one place the clearly describes her father’s name, Bernhead. Some other records indicated that his name might be Bernard … Continue reading →

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Kath. Stuckling (c. 1855-bef.1945)Ja

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Don Taylor

Sometimes, when we know virtually nothing about a person we think of the situation as a brick wall. It certainly is a wall, but my goal is to go over, under, around, or through the impediment. There is always a … Continue reading →

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My Wife’s DNA Results

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Don Taylor

I was bad. I mean, I was very bad. I got my wife an Ancestry autosomal DNA test for her birthday. Sure, she received some other gifts from me, but she thinks the autosomal DNA test was more for me than for her. … Continue reading →

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Brick Wall – Jacob Huber (bef 1860–?)

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Don Taylor

By – Don Taylor   I know that “crossing the pond” can prove frustrating ingenealogical research. Jacob Huber really brings that point home clearly to me.  I know virtually nothing about him.  When I first began working on my wife’s … Continue reading →

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