Genealogy

A look ahead: Surprising results from Len Cannon’s DNA test in genealogy search

25 May 2012

HOUSTON—I knew taking a DNA test would be exciting, but I was stunned by the results. The company Family Tree DNA is right here in Houston. For about $200 dollars you, too, can have a test done. I had two tests, one to determine the lineage of the women on my mother’s side of the family, and one to learn about my ancestors through the men on my dad’s side. As the head of the company Bennett ...

Genealogy research puts life in perspective for Hillsboro woman

24 May 2012

Hillsboro resident Janice Heckethorne, 55, has traced her ancestry back 15 generations and is actively involved in many lineage societies. She has traced her family's roots back to ancestors who migrated west from New England. She says she's addicted to genealogical research and has been since junior high school, when she was looking for a history project and the school librarian suggested ...

Blackman family genealogy of Sampson County

23 May 2012

In 1992, the family genealogy of John Blackman (c.1670‑1736) was professionally presented by Donald Collins, a professor from ECU. John Blackman’s first wife was named Elizabeth Goode and the seco...