Donna (Smith) Hughes
Honor Code SignatorySigned 16 May 2023 | 2,911 contributions | 11 thank-yous | 352 connections
Signed 16 May 2023 | 2,911 contributions | 11 thank-yous | 352 connections
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anyone who shares the same genealogical or historical interests.
My family tree is at <https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/32140597/family?cfpid=18191788601>.
tested
Born 1950s.
Ancestors 
Daughter of Paul Beck Smith
and Ina Charlotte Fay (LUTZ) Smith
Sister of
Susan Darlene Smith and [private sister (1960s - unknown)]
[children unknown]
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Biography
Donna is an 6th Generation Appalachian
Donna Marie Smith was born in central Pennsylvania. Her father was Paul Beck Smith (1925-1996) and her mother was Ina Charlotte Fay LUTZ (1930-2014).
She grew up and lives in Half Moon Valley below the Bald Eagle Ridge of the Allegheny Mountains. She lives on the farm that was owned by her great-grandparents, Mahlon Brinker Beck and Florence (Mattern) Beck.
She grew up on a dairy farm where she fed animals, milked cows, drove tractor, and made hay.
Donna Marie attended the Stormstown Methodist Church was she was a child until her mid-teenage years. She was taken to church and Sunday school by her aunt, Mary Lou (Smith, Baney) Artwhol. [1]
She was very active in 4-H and Girl Scouts. She raised, trained, and frequently competed in horse shows and events.
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She graduated from State College Area High School, then went to the local college.....Penn State University, where she earned a B.S. in Animal Science, a M.S. in Animal Industries, and a Ph.D. in Genetics. She became a Lecturer at Penn State University, then a Lecturer at the University of Bradford in England. She retired in 2022.
She inherited her mother's love of genealogy and local history.....and her room full of records.
She has two sisters, Susan Darlene Smith (1960-2019) and private (Smith) Bubb (still living).
Pages: Beck Family History A list and discussion of sources on Becky Family of Warriors Mark history.
Sources
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DNA Connections
It may be possible to confirm family relationships. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Donna:
It may be possible to confirm family relationships. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Donna:
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100.00%
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Donna (Smith) Hughes:
23andMe, yourDNAportal DON9ae59e90
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AncestryDNA, GEDmatch ZP5855356 [compare], Ancestry member donnamhughes_1
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~0.78%
Pamela Smith
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AncestryDNA
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Pippin Sheppard ~ WikiTree Greeter
I have tried to set up my profile/information, but I’m not sure I’ve got it right. I think I’ve uploaded my DNA results from 23&Me and Ancestry.com. I’ve also uploaded a GEDCOM file. Can you please verify that they have been uploaded properly? I’m asking because when I visit relatives trees, I am not seeing DNA matches (and I know I have them.) Thank you, Donna Marie Smith Hughes
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Donna
Raw data isn't loaded on WIkiTree like other sites. You upload the DNA kit numbers and this page links information: DNA Topics. You can load all tests and your Gedmatch account (if you have one); see this page: DNA Tests.
I hope this helps ~ Sheryl