This is my space to share my quest to collect as many broken branches as I can in my fractured family tree which resembles a bramble bush more then a proper tree. As I go forward in this blogging journey I hope to share how I have searched far & wide for family - with no regard for where they come from or if I should really want them.
You can pick your friends, but you can't pick your family you know!

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

yDNA ~ Hoping For Clear Answers

 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025: Week 5 (CHALLENGE)


In thinking about which ancestor has created a challenge to search Grandpa Max Pellack, who I knew as Clyde Robertson, is first on the list.

I write about grandpa a lot because his line really is the mystery that began my searching for where I fit in my own genealogical story.

His line was my first brick wall.

It took 20 years from when I first heard the rumour to confirm the 2 names were the same person.

Once I discovered who he really was I really thought the rest of that line would fall into place.

That is not what happened.

In the years since I haven't made much progress tracking the line before they got on the ship to come to Canada.

The brick wall still solidly stands.

The DNA results we have so far (Dad & I) have left more questions than answers.

I finally caved during the the last Black Friday sale at Family Tree DNA, and purchased a yDNA test for my dad.

It took a long time to arrive because of the Canada Post strike, but yesterday I mailed the sample to Texas.

I have huge hopes the results will make things clearer.

I fear the results will add more challenging to an already challenging situation.

3 Generations
L-R: Dad, Me, Grandpa


Not giving up hope that the answers are out there just waiting to be found!!! 



This is why I search - 


Cause ... 





You can pick your friends, but you can't pick your family you know!







***Any errors are my own. Please send me any updates or corrections via the comments at the bottom of this blog post***



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Links:

Amy Johnson Crow, 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge
https://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/52-ancestors-in-52-weeks/



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