Here's what I've been spending all my (very spare) spare time on:
"David John Barker and His Fathers"
It's an article about Brian's third (I believe) great-grandfather who, they just found out through DNA tests, was not actually his grandfather after all. I wrote it up based on the documents and information Brian's mother has pulled together through her years of research. What's really interesting to me, these people worked so hard to cover it all up and they had no idea that 150 years later we'd be able to uncover the secret. Fascinating story, actually, I wish we knew more details.
See? That degree in Family History is good for something, after all. Now, if only I had more time than two hours twice a week, I might be able to make something of it. (Except, Grandma watched the kids for me while I wrote for her and I'm not sure I'd be able to work that into other writing contracts...)
5 comments:
what an interesting history! DNA is such incredible technology. Reminds me of the scripture about our sins being shouted from the rooftops. Nothing can truly remain hidden!
As long as Anakin is still Luke's father, I'm still happy. Please don't tell me any different no matter what.
So fascinating! It is pretty cool how things in our past prepare us for experiences we will be a part of in the future. You really should pursue the family history writing thing, you have a great knack for writing.
Where do you get DNA from someone who has been dead for 150 years? Did they dig him up? Did he leave some dirty laundry behind? Sounds questionable to me...
Dad, click on the link "David John Barker and His Fathers" to read the article. It should explain how they got DNA without digging up any graves.
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