Marguerite Hebert was born around 1652 to Etienne Hebert and Marie Gaudet in or near Port Royal, Acadia. Marguerite’s life is at least partially documented, but at the same time uncertain, in part because we have conflicting information that has proven impossible to sort through and resolve. Marguerite Hebert is first found in the 1671 …
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Understanding X-DNA Inheritance Video
I recorded the video, Understanding X-DNA Inheritance, for the FamilyTreeDNA RootsTech booth to help you understand what X-DNA is, how it’s inherited, and why it’s uniquely useful. FamilyTreeDNA is the only genetic genealogy company to include X-DNA matching with your autosomal test results, and it’s free. X-DNA is a powerful tool with a unique inheritance path …
Jacques LePrince (c1646-1691/3): Acadian Mystery Man – 52 Ancestors #470
Despite my attempts at clarity, the early life of Jacques Le Prince remains a mystery, as does his death. We can’t prove anything about Jacques’ early years at this point, but there are possibilities that need to be considered and evaluated. It’s likely that Jacques was born in France, around 1646, according to a later …