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ThruLines shows identified descendants of a given ancestor who have tested with AncestryDNA, and share DNA with the tester whose results are being reviewed.
ThruLines replaces Shared Ancestor Hints, and greatly expands upon the data provided by those hints.
ThruLines provides the opportunity to view connections that would take a great deal of research to find manually.
ThruLines is accessible from “Your DNA Results Summary” under DNA in the top menu bar on Ancestry. To have access to ThruLines data, your family tree must be PUBLIC, and linked to your DNA test.
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1. Pinpoint your ancestor’s location from the census, on a MAP, and then look for churches, cemeteries, and other places where your ancestor may have left records.
2. Be sure to locate your ancestor’s ADULT SIBLINGS in census records. It was common for extended family to live in the same household or near other family members. You may find a parent, grandparent, or other family members living either with them or nearby.
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If possible, look at DEATH CERTIFICATES and FAMILY MEDICAL RECORDS. Collect information about your parents, sisters, brothers, half-sisters, half-brothers, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. How you make your request will depend on your provider's processes. You may be able to request your record through your provider's patient portal. You may have to fill out a form — called a health or medical record release form, or to request for access—send an email, or mail or fax a letter to your provider. For more info click below on:
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Family members share genes, habits, lifestyles, and surroundings.
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How far back should I go for family medical history?
The CDC recommends taking a family health history that includes at least three generations. You should include your grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins on both sides of your family. If you have children, include them, too.
MAKE SURE TO RECORD THIS INFO!
What if I don't know my family's medical history?
If you have your birth parents' names, public records such as birth or death certificates may give you more insight into your family's background. Also ask your adoptive parents or the adoption agency whether they have any information that could give you more information about YOUR family medical history.
YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW!
Your family health history plays an important role in your health.
Download FREE copies of our family health history toolkit to share with your family, friends, and colleagues. Take this important step for YOUR health. DO IT NOW!
If possible, look at DEATH CERTIFICATES and FAMILY MEDICAL RECORDS. Collect information about your parents, sisters, brothers, half-sisters, half-brothers, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. How you make your request will depend on your provider's processes. You may be able to request your record through your provider's patient portal. You may have to fill out a form — called a health or medical record release form, or to request for access—send an email, or mail or fax a letter to your provider. For more info click below on:
https://www.healthit.gov/how-to-get-your-health-record/get-it/#:~:text=How%20you%20make%20your%20request,a%20letter%20to%20your%20provider.
Family members share genes, habits, lifestyles, and surroundings.
These things can affect health and the risk for illness. Most people have a relative with a chronic disease or a health condition such as high cholesterol. If you have a close family member with a chronic disease, you may be more likely to get that disease.
BE INFORMED!
How far back should I go for family medical history?
The CDC recommends taking a family health history that includes at least three generations. You should include your grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins on both sides of your family. If you have children, include them, too.
MAKE SURE TO RECORD THIS INFO!
What if I don't know my family's medical history?
If you have your birth parents' names, public records such as birth or death certificates may give you more insight into your family's background. Also ask your adoptive parents or the adoption agency whether they have any information that could give you more information about YOUR family medical history.
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Retired WMU professor turns 'headstone hero' for forgotten
War of 1812 veterans
War of 1812 veterans
by Katie Sergent | News Channel 3
Thu, June 22nd 2023 at 4:41 PM
Thu, June 22nd 2023 at 4:41 PM
HICKORY CORNERS, Mich.
A retired Western Michigan University professor
(WHO? Keep reading Mary) is on a mission to honor four veterans involved in the War of 1812. Adopting North Hickory Cemetery in Hickory Corners, Steve Kettner spent his time repairing and cleaning 19th Century headstones. His interest became an obsession after he started cleaning and repairing headstones during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Kettner.
"I needed to find something to do. (wait...WHO is this guy? Hang on Mary) I ran across this Facebook group, 'Michigan Historic Graveyards,' joined and shortly thereafter became a moderator," he said. "It was something that I could do with my time. I had a long time interest in headstone symbolism... It was just something that snowballed as far as my interest in the headstones, the symbolism and then learning to repair and clean headstones properly, and it's caught on and become a real obsession with me."
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A retired Western Michigan University professor
(WHO? Keep reading Mary) is on a mission to honor four veterans involved in the War of 1812. Adopting North Hickory Cemetery in Hickory Corners, Steve Kettner spent his time repairing and cleaning 19th Century headstones. His interest became an obsession after he started cleaning and repairing headstones during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Kettner.
"I needed to find something to do. (wait...WHO is this guy? Hang on Mary) I ran across this Facebook group, 'Michigan Historic Graveyards,' joined and shortly thereafter became a moderator," he said. "It was something that I could do with my time. I had a long time interest in headstone symbolism... It was just something that snowballed as far as my interest in the headstones, the symbolism and then learning to repair and clean headstones properly, and it's caught on and become a real obsession with me."
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OF NOTE: YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU'RE GOING TO MEET IN A CEMETERY!
We met him last summer at the top of the Veterans hill in the Forest Lawn Cemetery while we were all cleaning headstones... He cleaned headstones, and we interviewed him. That's when he offered to show our society what he does.
He will be the speaker for MAY 2025.
We met him last summer at the top of the Veterans hill in the Forest Lawn Cemetery while we were all cleaning headstones... He cleaned headstones, and we interviewed him. That's when he offered to show our society what he does.
He will be the speaker for MAY 2025.
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