ancestors

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    An ancestor is a parent or (Recursive functionrecursively) the parent of an ancestor. So this includes a father or mother, as well as grandparents, great-grandparents, and so on, although the correct female form of the word is "ancestrix", pl: "ancestrixes" or "ancestrices".Two individuals have a genetic relationship if one is the ancestor of the other or if they share a common ancestor; in a curious use of language in evolutionary theory, this is called ''common descent''. (Strictly speaking this may not be true for some bacteriumbacteria and similar organisms which are capable of direct horizontal gene transfer.) Some societies have had a form of ancestor worship; most modern societies seem to have focused this into genealogy.

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  • Ancestor worship
  • Family
  • Family relationship
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  • Websites


    Our Ward Family Website
    Our Website is mainly genealogy related, as we share information on our Ward surname & our ancestors that we have researched, this site covers so much more subjects such as occupations, history of towns, many census extracts, and plenty of history, with a complete section on 'Britain In The 1800's' plus many photo's.
    http://www.ourwardfamily.com

    Norfolk Ancestors
    Norfolk Ancestors is dedicated to providing historical information on the businesses and the people of Norfolk
    http://www.norfolkancestors.org/

    Genealogy Book and CD Store
    Over 20,000 listing of genealogy books, CDs, maps, DVDs and microfiche.
    http://www.ancestorstuff.com/

    Italian Emigrants Database
    We provide useful information on emigrants of the beginning of the last century in order to help the research of the origins of their children and grandchildren, but is also a virtual site were Italians of the world can meet and exchange opinions and information.
    http://www.theitalianheritage.it/

    The Name Cornelius and Cornelissen
    The most complete collection of information about the names Cornelius and Cornelissen. Scientifically based but written in a humorous way.
    http://www.cornelissen.de

    Genealogy Search Australia
    The Australian genealogy search engine and directory for family history research
    http://www.searchwhateveraustralia.com.au

    PBS Online
    This Web site from the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) features companion Web sites for nearly 250 PBS programs and specials, as well as seven online neighborhoods that aggregate content by genre and interest.
    http://www.pbs.org

    KBYU 89 FM
    Schedule, RealAudio feed. (a service of Brigham Young University)
    http://www.kbyu.org/

    The Irish Times
    A portal site from the Irish national daily, with the full on-line version of the paper including breaking news and extensive coverage of Northern Ireland.
    http://www.ireland.com/

    RootsWeb
    Genealogical resource with searchable databases, family trees, mailing lists, and message boards.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/

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