by Robin Jacobi, GGFA Newsletter Editor re GGFA Family: 1658 Goffe/Gough/Goff (US-VA-KQN) R-FT3673671 If you belong to this branch of the family, then this article might interest you. In the early to mid 1800’s, a branch of the Goff family migrated to Grant City, IA. The family story recounts that […]
by Jennifer Alvarez, President of GGFA Let’s start diving into your DNA information. In Ancestry, open your DNA test and you will see three main categories, DNA story, DNA matches, and Thrulines. I hope through this three part series you have the tools to feel confident to dig into those […]
by Jennifer Alvarez, President of GGFA If you have taken an autosomal DNA test at one of the big companies, your results will initially be listed from closest matches to more distant matches. Matches are measured in a unit called centimorgans, abbreviated cM. In the next entry in this blog […]
by Jennifer Alvarez, President of GGFA There are three types of DNA tests available commercially that are useful to genealogists, mitochondrial DNA, y-DNA, and autosomal DNA. Next time, we will begin to explore autosomal DNA more deeply: strategies for autosomal DNA testing, understanding how matching works and how to link […]
by Phillip G. Goff, GGFA Director of Genetic Genealogy A post on the GGFA Facebook site read, “My father is Ralph E. Goff, grandfather is James E. Goff and my elusive great grandfather is Samuel Goff. By his [death certificate] his mother’s name is Mary Weddell but doesn’t know his […]
by Phillip G. Goff, GGFA Director of Genetic Genealogy In the United States, it can be a challenge to find a precise date of birth for 19th century ancestors. The 1900 U. S. Federal census marked the first time that the month and year of birth is available nationwide. But […]
by Phillip G. Goff, GGFA Director of Genetic Genealogy As of April 2023, 34 genetically distinct Goff, Gough and other surname variants have been proven through YDNA. At least 10% of these families trace to Ireland. Genealogy research in Ireland is particularly challenging for several reasons. First, most 19th century […]
by Phillip G. Goff, GGFA Director of Genetic Genealogy If you search for the term “brick wall” on the the GGFA website or GGFA Facebook site, is mentioned scores of times. These elusive ancestors may have been born as recently as the 19th century and as early as the 1500s […]
by Phillip G. Goff, GGFA Director of Genetic Genealogy The YDNA pages on the GGFA website are updated regularly for new discoveries and expanded analysis. As of March 2023, analysis of YDNA, atDNA and paper trail documentation has identified 34 genetically distinct Gough/Goff families around the globe. There are undoubtedly […]
by Phillip G. Goff, GGFA Director of Genetic Genealogy On “July 2d, [1842, a] recontre took place in Carthage between Mr. A. C. Sharkey and Mr. George Goff, in which the latter received the contents of a loaded pistol in the right side, just below the kidneys. – The difficulty, […]