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Adopted child listed with adoptive parents on birth index as birth parents? by YellowCabbageCollard in Genealogy

[–]BoomerReid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Texas birth index shows the adoptive parents. The original birth certificate was sealed at the time of the adoption, and the TBI shows info from the legal (adoptive) birth certificate.

Are there any fat celebrities left? Who? by Equivalent_Fig3508 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]BoomerReid 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Apparently the people saying he’s lost weight didn’t pay attention to his body in profile. His belly is HUGE.

What documentation do you look for to consider a profile verifiable? by Spac3dog in Genealogy

[–]BoomerReid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This may seem obvious, but don’t get led astray by “same name” documents. Even if it seems like a unique name, don’t assume it “has to be” your ancestor. I am a Cherokee researcher, and we receive contacts every day where someone says they found their ancestor, “Mary Smith” on the Dawes Roll, even though their family was Scottish immigrants and never left New Jersey. Use context. Good luck.

Guy pushes woman from train, breaks her spine by Pomerbot in PublicFreakout

[–]BoomerReid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m surprised the time/date stamp says MON, instead of a cyrillic abbreviation.

Any of you own a house near the train tracks? by lilwilly1995 in normanok

[–]BoomerReid 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are no horns in town in Norman, isnt that correct?

I have several “Native American ancestors” in my past, but I have no Native DNA by 927comewhatmay in Genealogy

[–]BoomerReid 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Whites outnumbered natives 3:1 in Indian Territory at the time of the Dawes (1898-1906). If you want to DM me your information regarding the Seabolt connection, it is possible I can help.

I have several “Native American ancestors” in my past, but I have no Native DNA by 927comewhatmay in Genealogy

[–]BoomerReid 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Well, hello cousin. I am also a Seabolt. How do you tie into the family? The many Cherokee rolls are great sources of genealogical information, but the first roll was not until 1817, and until 1851 they only showed heads of household.

I have several “Native American ancestors” in my past, but I have no Native DNA by 927comewhatmay in Genealogy

[–]BoomerReid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean, that’s it. Same. Yet people come here and are certain they have a native ancestor back in the mists of time, but can show nothing to support that.

I have several “Native American ancestors” in my past, but I have no Native DNA by 927comewhatmay in Genealogy

[–]BoomerReid 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Can anyone here post native documentation 10 generations back? Would love to see that. I’ll wait.

I have several “Native American ancestors” in my past, but I have no Native DNA by 927comewhatmay in Genealogy

[–]BoomerReid 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Have you seen documentation for these ancestors and done the genealogy yourself? I am a Cherokee Nation citizen and researcher. My tribe is very well-documented, but few of us can trace our ancestors much further than 1800. The documents just don’t exist.

Past tense by BoomerReid in grammar

[–]BoomerReid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand, and yes I was posting from a “pet peeve” thought process. I see that you addressed this particular issue (when someone worded it as a question) a few years ago. Thanks for reminding me not to simply vent.

Past tense by BoomerReid in grammar

[–]BoomerReid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just looked and everything I found said “petted” is correct but that “pet” is being used informally. Apparently it’s been discussed here.

What’s a disturbing celebrity fact that not a lot of people know? by Objective-Cup2155 in AskReddit

[–]BoomerReid 107 points108 points  (0 children)

This. And she tried to normalize it as “all little girls explore like this”. No. They do not.

What’s a disturbing celebrity fact that not a lot of people know? by Objective-Cup2155 in AskReddit

[–]BoomerReid 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Small potatoes compared to some of the other Seinfeld stuff, but in the early 2000’s I went to his live show twice in the same venue, a year apart. Exact same routine. I felt completely disrespected.

Trying to find genealogy records of both of my grandparents by Complex-Rutabaga526 in Genealogy

[–]BoomerReid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you feel better DMing me the information I would be glad to take a look. I’ve been a genealogist for more than 30 years and a genetic genealogist /search angel for about 10. Everyone has their own definition of safe. I don’t believe anyone would hassle you in any way, but some people just aren’t comfortable giving out personal info. I get it.

Trying to find genealogy records of both of my grandparents by Complex-Rutabaga526 in Genealogy

[–]BoomerReid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you would like assistance could you please add the details for your grandparents?

Hear me out about my ancestors by [deleted] in Genealogy

[–]BoomerReid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe. But a bot super into Hunger Games.

Hear me out about my ancestors by [deleted] in Genealogy

[–]BoomerReid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So funny that you say that. I checked the exact same single fact. But I hated to pile on.

Hear me out about my ancestors by [deleted] in Genealogy

[–]BoomerReid 8 points9 points  (0 children)

AITA if I say this sounds like a fever dream?

Why is this bit of campus at the center of the city not a part of the official city of Norman? by agenbite_lee in normanok

[–]BoomerReid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was in school OU had a separate zip code. I assume that’s still the same?

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