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by Rob
Fri Dec 23, 2016 2:16 pm
Forum: History, Genealogy and General Discussion
Topic: Meaning of McFadden misinterpreted?
Replies: 3
Views: 17279

Re: Meaning of McFadden misinterpreted?

It's an interesting point and I think input from Irish or Scottish Gaelic speakers would be necessary. I couldn't claim to be an expert in this area, but I do know that the translation of Páidín to "little Patrick" has been around for some time. You can find it in the notes of John O'Donov...
by Rob
Mon Aug 22, 2016 4:22 pm
Forum: History, Genealogy and General Discussion
Topic: Co Antrim McFadden
Replies: 5
Views: 18368

Re: Co Antrim McFadden

Hi Iris. If your grandmother was born in 1896, it's almost certain that a civil marriage record would exist for her parents. Have you looked for William and Annie's marriage record?
by Rob
Fri Jul 22, 2016 4:23 pm
Forum: Y-DNA Testing
Topic: Project Results and Wish List (updated Oct. 30)
Replies: 10
Views: 30422

Re: Project Results and Wish List (updated June 22)

Good Morning to all in this Great Project! This weekend I will be attending my American families 2016 reunion in Michigan. Their paternal Great Grandfather & mine were brothers. It's an amazing thing this genealogy research, I found them by chance/fate on the campus of the University of Notre D...
by Rob
Thu Jul 07, 2016 10:47 am
Forum: History, Genealogy and General Discussion
Topic: McFaddens in the 1790 US Census
Replies: 1
Views: 15565

McFaddens in the 1790 US Census

http://themcfaddenproject.com/history/mcfaddens-in-the-1790-united-states-census/ Please Note: – 1790 head of household census data no longer exists for Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, or Tennessee. – No McFadden heads of household were listed in Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, V...
by Rob
Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:58 am
Forum: History, Genealogy and General Discussion
Topic: McFaddens in the American Revolutionary War
Replies: 1
Views: 18754

McFaddens in the American Revolutionary War

http://themcfaddenproject.com/history/mcfaddens-in-the-american-revolutionary-war/ The following McFaddens are listed in the Daughters of the American Revolution Ancestor Database, which is an indication that they likely have living descendants: MCFADDEN, ALEXANDER Ancestor #: A076726 Service: NORT...
by Rob
Sat Jul 02, 2016 3:52 pm
Forum: History, Genealogy and General Discussion
Topic: Welcome to the McFadden Project message board!
Replies: 23
Views: 56696

Re: Welcome to the McFadden Project message board!

I have drawn a blank with my McFadyen forebears. I really want to know from which of the Isles they came, and when and where they settled. I think they went to the mainland of Scotland. Would it help if one of my brothers did the DNA testing? Hilary Hi, Hilary. I believe you said it was your mother...
by Rob
Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:07 pm
Forum: Y-DNA Testing
Topic: The Big Y: What is it and why is it important?
Replies: 2
Views: 11325

The Big Y: What is it and why is it important?

The Big Y I have updated the project "Wish List" and recommended that every member who is able to do so order the Big Y at FTDNA . This post is a brief explanation of what the Big Y is and why I've recommended it, as well as a place to ask any questions you might have. What is it? The Big...
by Rob
Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:29 am
Forum: History, Genealogy and General Discussion
Topic: GEDCOM Question
Replies: 1
Views: 14694

Re: GEDCOM Question

#1 Is it more beneficial to down load your entire tree GEDCOM or just your direct line portion of your tree? This depends on what type of DNA testing you have taken, or plan on taking in the future. If you have done autosomal testing (Family Finder), then it would be best to have your entire tree. ...

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