Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009
Dear Eduardo-
I certainly agree with you about the sharing. I think that sometimes, people don't want to share because they are in the process of writing a book which eventually they will sell. I look forward to opportunities to share by giving talks, instructing others, volunteering at the local LDS Family History Center, etc. I always end up getting so much back in return and learning new ways to research.
Recently, because of my efforts, I have received emails from a cousin in Canada who is willing to have his DNA tested for a common line of ours for which we only have early 1800's information. This Canadian cousin is also in contact with someone new in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. We are excited about sending emails to them and possibly connecting our family to theirs. Last weekend, I was able, quite by chance to find a book called A Day in the Life of the Soviet Union for $3.99. The book shows where we had been told some of our ancestors came from and the upcoming DNA tests might prove it.
This week, I came in contact with another person from Canada and we will be meeting to share ideas when she vacations here. Her relative is an AGUILAR so I might be able to help that person with Hispanic genealogy.
Another person sent me an email this week and is asking about Santa Rita, Ayotlan, Jalisco. I shall be going there soon and doing lots of research. And one more cousin was heard from this week, who is from Santa Elena but living in Atotonilco el Alto. I think you said you have some people from Atotonilco el Alto, too, so I am waiting to hear more about your family names.
I think that yes, if we help others, those little parts of our research that have been dead ends for such a long time can turn into new avenues of discovery.
Sincerely,
Patricia Burton
San Diego, Ca.
--- On Tue, 3/24/09, Eduardo H Seoane wrote:
