This the 3rd in a series of articles that compile genealogical data extracted from wills and probate records from the estate of James L. McDavid Sr. (b. 1795 in South Carolina – d. 1842 in Alabama).
Articles that reference Research Case Studies
These articles are genealogical research case studies for a few of my favorite projects.
Discovering Mary Farrar and Alexander Thomas Douglass
This is the story of how I discovered my 2nd Great Grandmother, Mary Farrar and our genetic connection to Alexander Thomas Douglass through genetic genealogy.
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Why You’ll Never Know How Many Grandparents You Have
None of us actually know how many grandparents we have due to a phenomenon called pedigree collapse. This article explains what pedigree collapse is and how it affects your family history.
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Discovering My Grandmother, Cornelia McDavid Taylor
Cornelia McDavid was born into slavery in Madison County, Alabama around the year of 1851. This is the story of how I discovered our genetic connection and our familial ties to the American Slave Trade.
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