GS Harris
Honor Code SignatorySigned 31 Jan 2023 | 57 contributions | 4 thank-yous | 96 connections
Greg Harris was fortunate to inherit the Family Bible of his Great Great Grandfather Joseph Harris which listed birth and death information on his parents, spouse, and children. It also included a handwritten narrative regarding his service during the Civil war. This is what piqued my interest in family history and genealogy, just as it had for my father years ago.
My Father's ancestors go back many years in America to the revolutionary war and colonial America past. In contrast, my mothers ancestors were relatively recent immigrants to America.
I have been active in building my family tree since about 2010. I am interested in the use of DNA to help further expand my knowledge of my family tree. I am interested in communicating with cousins or others who are pursuing information about shared ancestors.
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