tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696983.post6908733389838966143..comments2024-01-26T00:51:41.975-08:00Comments on AnceStories: The Stories of My Ancestors: Researching Michigan RootsMiriam Robbinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12021845886261585678noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696983.post-9776238501150673192016-07-18T10:47:38.836-07:002016-07-18T10:47:38.836-07:00Thanks, Joan! I've learned a thing or two abou...Thanks, Joan! I've learned a thing or two about Alaska and Washington genealogy along the way, but I'm better "versed" in Michigan genealogy, for sure!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Miriam Robbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021845886261585678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696983.post-54455772388828315852016-07-18T10:29:17.185-07:002016-07-18T10:29:17.185-07:00And all this time, I thought you were a west coast...And all this time, I thought you were a west coast gal. Nice research and presentation.<br />Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07948553013206247354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696983.post-42021013453719930182016-07-17T17:53:27.441-07:002016-07-17T17:53:27.441-07:00I agree, Brenda. In fact, New York State is called...I agree, Brenda. In fact, New York State is called the "second New England," while Michigan is called the "third New England." The Erie Canal certainly helped that migration!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Miriam Robbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021845886261585678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696983.post-44426852767535979482016-07-17T17:31:26.524-07:002016-07-17T17:31:26.524-07:00As a Michigander myself I enjoyed reading about yo...As a Michigander myself I enjoyed reading about your deep roots here. New York seems to be the No. 1 state pioneers came from. Brenda Leyndykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530495186632931677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696983.post-16176202261775974652016-07-17T10:32:27.741-07:002016-07-17T10:32:27.741-07:00Dana, I've always lived in either Alaska or Mi...Dana, I've always lived in either Alaska or Michigan, so doing long-distance research has been a challenge. I have purchased genealogy books on doing research in Michigan and doing long-distance research. The internet has helped immensely, but I also have rented a lot of microfilm at my local Family History Center from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. I've utilized volunteer look-up researchers and hired for-pay researchers, and done what I can during short trips back to Michigan.<br /><br />What counties do your Pennsylvania people come from? Mine were in McKean, Tioga, and Potter counties, and my children's paternal ancestors came from Union, Centre, York, and Northampton counties. My children also have ancestry from Lincoln and Moore counties in Tennessee.<br /><br />Best of luck in your research, and thanks for stopping by!Miriam Robbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021845886261585678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696983.post-71805794267600110192016-07-17T10:09:16.252-07:002016-07-17T10:09:16.252-07:00Wow! Michigan runs DEEP in your blood! My mother&#...Wow! Michigan runs DEEP in your blood! My mother's maternal line has very deep roots in Tennessee and my father's paternal line is from Pennsylvania. I have trouble finding anyone on either line who didn't live in those particular states from birth to death. I wish I lived closer to those states so I could become the expert I want to be! Dana Leedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387705697369311607noreply@blogger.com