Ayer - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: ELLA KENNEDY- OMAR AYER

cosmocrysie — 2009-10-19 01:36:46Z

I recently joined ancestry. Ella Kennedy and Omar Ayer were my grandmother, Crystene Ayer Corrin's Parents.

Re: Alfred Samuel Rodger AYER MN, IA

dalejrlvr0228 — 2009-07-25 13:30:51Z

Boy, I thought I was more organized than I actually am, LOL! I finally found what I was referring to in my 2006 post. I don't have a hard copy of the obit, it's actually just a print out from an online website. The obit is for Glendora Farson. Here is a copy of it, hope it helps!

Glendora Farson

The funeral will be held June 2 for Glendora Viola "Glenna" Farson of Eugene, who died May 25 of age-related causes. She was 76.

Farson was born July 9, 1927 in Preston, Minn., to Samuel and Edith Annonson Ayer. She married Donald Nauman in Rudd, Iowa Rudd is a city in Floyd County, Iowa, United States. The population was 431 at the 2000 census. Geography
Rudd is located at (43.128528, -92.903713)GR1. , in 1946. He died May 28, 1946. She married Robert Farson in Dallas, Ore., on July 7, 1951. He died in June of 1966.

She lived in Cottage Grove in 1959 and settled in the Eugene/Springfield area in 1966.

She was primarily a homemaker. She was an accomplished artist and she enjoyed painting landscapes. She also enjoyed gardening and collecting crystal pigs, birds and flowers. She was a member of the East Side Baptist Church in Springfield and the McKenzie Artists Guild.

Survivors include five sons, LeRoy Nauman of Dexter, Daniel and Jeffrey Farson, both of Springfield, Roger Farson of La Quinta, Calif., and Anthony Farson of Eugene; a daughter, Darla Myers of Fall Creek Fall Creek is the name of several places in the United States:
Fall Creek, Wisconsin, a town
Fall Creek neighborhood in Ithaca, New York
Fall Creek, a stream in New York
Fall Creek, a stream in Indiana
Fall Creek, Oregon, a town

; a brother, Jim Ayer of Yreka, Calif.; four sisters, Leona Ayer of Missouri, Roberta Johnston of Sebring, Fla., Jeanette Gunter of Taft, Calif., and Pat Hayden of Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A son, Gregory Farson, died in 1958, a daughter, Linda Alberts, died in 1989, and a great-grandson, Caleb Alberts, died in 1992.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Springfield Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Wednesday's service will be held at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Springfield Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association, incorportated on April 10, 1980 as the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc., is a non-profit American voluntary health organization which focuses on care, support and research for Alzheimer's disease. .

Re: Alfred Samuel Rodger AYER MN, IA

AltonAAyer — 2009-07-25 01:15:19Z

Dale,
Is there any chance I can get a copy of the obit from you that you mentioned in your post of 9/06? I'm not interested in an authentic document so much as any names and dates that might possibly link my ggrandfather to ANY current Ayers. I am certainly willing to reimburse you for any expenses you may incur. Thanks,
Blessings,
Audie

Floyd E Ayer

monray172 — 2009-05-16 15:33:04Z

Hi everyone I'm in need of some help.
My Grandfather Floyd e Ayer was born in Eureka Springs, Carroll, Arkansas. march 5 1895 according to his draft card and ww II record but there's no mention of parents. Could someone please help! His dod is jan 1963 in bristol, connecticut. All surnames I see in this area are Ayers ?

Any info would be great! Thank you so much!

Parents of Chandler AYER

2008-10-28 17:06:12Z

Looking for the parents of Chandler AYER who was b. abt 1819 in Boothbay, Lincoln, ME. Ref: http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/PRF/individual_
record.asp?recid=420929508. Please respond at email: chevy34@elp.rr.com. Thanks.

Re: Parents of Chandler AYER

mesanunu — 2008-10-27 02:40:58Z

I tried to email you, but its been a while since you posted here, so thought I would post and maybe you would see it.

Chandler Ayer, husband of Mary Reed, is my 3rd great grandfather. His son Llewellyn my 2nd Great Grandfather, then my Great Grandfather William and Grandfather Alfred.
I was wondering if you ever found Chandlers parents? I am stuck here also. I have been able to go back to the 1850 census, but anything before that is quite difficult to research. I have been meaning to go on a trip to Boothbay to check out the records but as of yet haven't been able to.

Also, the last place I find him listed is on the 1890 special veterans census of Windsor, Maine. Do you know where he is buried? I'm assuming it is around the veterans home he was in.

Charles Ayer in NH

fmrees — 2008-09-03 13:28:23Z

There is an 8 year old Charles Ayer living in my great great grandfather's, Isaac D Smith, household in 1850 in Tuftonboro New Hampshire. I am trying to find out who this young man might be. It is possible he might be related to Isaac's wife Mary, although I have no idea what her maiden name was. Isaac and family, sans Charles, is living in Elliot Maine in the 1860 census. Would anyone have any idea who this young man might be?
thanks in advance
faye

Re: Willliam H Ayer

DiannaGilliam500 — 2008-09-01 15:23:37Z

Would like to communicate with you about descendants of Mary Barbara (Barbary) (KEGLEY) FOGLESONG. Mary Barbara married Christian FOGLESONG in Wythe County, Virginia and they were among a group who left Virginia and migrated into Indiana. The FOGLESONGS had fourteen children and one of the fourteen, Phoebe, married a Reverend John PRUNER. At this point I only show one daughter for them, Nancy, who married Charles Willett MASTERSON. Please reply to justpeachy@greenhills.net

Dianna in MO

Wm. Herny Ayre's daughter Susan/Barnwell, SC

ladavis8 — 2008-07-19 16:24:33Z

I am looking for solid proof that Wm Henry Ayres and Sarah Kirkland Rentz had a daughter born 1855 named Susan Ellendor Ayer. Susan married John Dexter Platts before the Federal Census 1880. Susan is not enumerated in Wm. Henry's household in the 1860 or 1870 Federal Censuses.

Re: Thomas Ayer b.1723 Ireland d.1781 SC

DeborahAyer1111 — 2008-05-25 23:11:58Z

Dear Mr. Matson,

I am a direct descendant of Thomas Ayer, through his son Lewis Malone Ayer. I have never been able to document further back than South Carolina. My father told me many family stories he had heard from his grandfather, Alfred Aldrich Ayer about Thomas and a brother coming to America but I have not been able to really document anything. I was delighted to see you had Thomas having been born in Scotland, then migrating to Ireland. How did you discern this information? I too believe this to be the case.

I would appreciate any leads or information you would be willing to share.

Thank you,
Deborah Ayer

Martha Edith Thain and William Z. Ayer, South Carolina

JeanieRN_1 — 2008-05-20 01:35:25Z

I am researching my Thain line and am hoping I can find some information through a marriage. My ancestor Martha Edith "Mattie" Thain, born about 1876 married William "Willie" Z Ayer. The last census record I find for them is in Walterboro, Colleton County, SC. To my knowledge, they had 2 sons: Troy and Purdy.
I am trying to find death/burial for both. I have researched online and have come up empty.
I would love to share info with anyone researching same.
Thanks, Jeanie
wbtjnt@pineland.net

Re: Thomas Ayer b.1723 Ireland d.1781 SC

ladavis8 — 2008-05-07 17:15:58Z

Thomas Ayer had a son named Zacheus and a grandson named Zacheus...the grandson's father was Lewis Malone Ayer.

The grandson Zacheus is stated to be buried in Ayer Cemetery in SC. Recently, the cemetery was put on Findagrave.com and some of those old photos were posted. Thought you find that interesting. I did.

Yes, there is a problem with the McGee with the lack of documentation. Most is based on verbal history through the years and doesn't hold much in lineage societies.

Thomas and his father in law Frances Malone were both patriots in the American Revolutionary War.

Re: Alfred Samuel Rodger AYER MN, IA

AltonAAyer — 2007-11-27 04:25:47Z

All,
I just recently returned to this board. Thank you so very much for your replies and help of several years ago. My aunt, Gloria Baker Ayer, sent me the following email text this weekend. While some of it reiterates what you already have, it may be of use to others. Note that she is addressing me, Alton Audie Ayer, son of Alton Abner Ayer:

"Your grandfather's name is Herbert Alton Ayer,DOB Dec. 17, 1896. I don't know where he was born, but I know he lived in Preston, MN. His father's name was Alfred Ayer, and he was originally from New Brunswick.
Herbert had three brothers and three sisters. I think this is their order of birth: Jesse. Susy, Jenny, Sam, Harold, Herbert and Verna. I don't know who they were married to, except for Sam. He was married to Eda Annonson, my mom's sister.
Alfreds wife was Caroline Yaste. I don't know her date of birth but maybe I can find out and let you know later.
Your grandmother's name was Geneva Annonson, DOB May 6, 1894. She grew up around Bemidji, MN, and had four brothers and four sisters. I think this is their birth order: Charity (Norwegian name Chesty), Theodore, Eda, Geneva (Norwegian name Gena), Hilda, Agnes, Dewey, Abner and Harrison. Harrison died when he was around five years old.
Geneva's father's name was Annon Annonson. I don't know much about him, except that he was a good fiddle player and used to play for dances. He was a photographer and worked as a lumberjack. He died at age 42 when a tree fell on him.
Geneva's mother was Nellie Halvorson. Her parents were Halvor Halvorson and Inger Aplin. They lived near Harmony, MN. Herbert and Geneva met there. Herbert worked there for Geneva's Uncle Oscar Halvorson. Herbert and Geneva were married on March 28, 1923. They had five children: Alton Abner, Twyla, Lavene, Donald and Gloria."

My mother was Hazel Elnora Jones Ayer.
I'd love to hear from any and all of you to swap information and/or lies (kidding, kidding! about the last).
Blessings,
Alton Audie Ayer

Re: William Kingsley Ayer

rbposey — 2007-11-06 16:02:25Z

I hate to admit it but I have just now seen your reply to my message. For some reason, I was not notified about your reply. I am very interested in trading notes with you on the Ayer family. Do you have any information on the Ayer brothers role in the War Between The States? If you wish, you may send me an email at lobo26@bellsouth.net.

Frances E. True b. 1884 m. Fred J. Ayer b. 1875 Lovell & Cornish, Maine

gparker189 — 2007-09-16 14:04:19Z

Looking for anyone who might have a photograph of Frances E. True b. 11-Jan-1884, d. July 1968 m. 27-Oct-1915 to Fred J. Ayer b. 25-Dec-1875, d. 9-Feb-1942.
Frances is the daughter of Daniel True b. Feb 1829 to Otis True b. Oct. 1814 and Hannah True b. June 1838.
The Maine 1900 & 1910 Census finds her living in Lovell with her True family.
The 1920 Census finds her living in Cornish as head of household with her married name, Ayer.
In 1930 she is living in Cornish with Daniel True (her father), probably in the house that was built in 1929.
She is buried in the Cornish Cemetery near her father and brother. Her husband is buried with the Ayer family in the same cemetery.
I am currently living in a great old house that was built for her and would love to have a picture of her hanging in my home.
Thanks for any info

JOSIAH AYER

rnan3815 — 2007-09-01 20:08:55Z

SEEKING INFORMATION ON " JOSIAH AYER " b. ? d. IN GILROY, SANTA CLARA CO. CA. MARRIED EDITH PATTERSON GUENSLER.

Re: AYER GENEOLOGY

Jacqueline4242 — 2007-06-22 01:48:27Z

Wondering if this WARREN AYER could be yours. Do you know what his wife's name was?

Quebec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967
Place: Stanstead (Methodist Church)
Year: 1847
Religion: Methodist
Church: Stanstead
Place: Stanstead
Image Number: 0946
GARDNER, infant son of WARREN AYER, Farmer, township of Hatley & LUCINDA his wife (Apr 5 1847) age 14 mos. E. S. INGALLS
Witnesses: AUGUSTUS ABBOTT & GARDNER BOYNTON
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Re: AYER GENEOLOGY

darryl_ayer — 2007-06-14 03:26:34Z

Yes,Carlos is my Great Grandfather. He did marry Mandana Leavitt. Their son Fredierick is my grandfather. Frederick and Harriet had seven chidren, two of which were twins. Howard and Homer. My father is Homer. I have a whole lot more history I'm willing to share relating to the surnames you listed since they are all my direct relatives!!
I'm really curious, what is your interest in this area?
Please reply, I can't beleive I got a response from something I posted 7 years ago!!!wow!

Darryl Leavitt Ayer
Electro80@aol.com

Re: AYER GENEOLOGY

Jacqueline4242 — 2007-06-07 18:13:13Z

Was your CARLOS AYER, b. 1835 Hatley, Quebec? Did your CARLOS AYER m. MANDANA LEAVITT?

MANDANA2 LEAVITT (ZEBULON1) was born September 13, 1834 in Stanstead County, Quebec, Canada, and died October 1917. She married CARLOS AYER. He was born March 27, 1835 in Hatley, Stanstead County, Quebec, Canada, and died January 16, 1891 in Hatley, Stanstead County, Quebec, Canada.

Children of MANDANA LEAVITT and CARLOS AYER are:

i. FREDERICK CARLOS3 AYER, m. HARRIET RUTH COUCH, October 03, 1894, Hatley, Stanstead County, Quebec, Canada.
ii. MINNIE AYER, b. May 01, 1873, Stanstead County, Quebec, Canada; m. JOSEPH WOODMAN, May 29, 1901, East Hatley, Stanstead County, Quebec, Canada; b. August 12, 1866.
iii. ALICE L. AYER.

Re: Susanna Ayer/ Isaac Hill possibly from NH

GRW1444 — 2007-03-01 22:41:31Z

Hello Kelly,

The only information I have is her marriage to Gov. Isaac Hill. I have his ancestory traced back to 870 AD in Italy.

Are you looking for HER side of the family or his?

Glenn

John Ayer m. Betsy Postgate 1867, Stockton, Co. Durham

stotherscomstone — 2007-01-28 21:41:47Z

Seeking information about the family of John Ayer and Betsy Postgate. They apparently had children Thomas, Annie, Maria, and William, perhaps others. Children were born in Yorkshire.

Re: DNA Surname Project

dueitt325 — 2007-01-12 16:36:22Z

Are you related to any of the Newtons from VA and Ky? I am the ggggranddaughter of Rev Thomas Newton from VA & Ky, that moved to Kansas. Tell me more about the DNA Testing as I am looking for the Indian side from my mother.

Alfred Samuel Rodger AYER MN, IA

aynatn — 2006-12-28 03:49:59Z

My husbands Ggrandfather was Alfred H.AYER
he mar Caroline Yoaste. Their children were
Jesse, Herbert, Susie, Meda, and Samuel Rodger(my husbands grandfather)who married
Eda Annonson. I believe they lived in Minne-
sota and maybe Iowa. Samuel and Eda lived
for awhile in Oregon and died in California.
I'd appreciate any info on these people.

William Kingsley Ayer

2006-12-28 03:47:43Z

Does anyone have any information on William Kingsley Ayer, son of Alexander Outlaw Ayer? He is my great grandfather and I cannot find where he is buried or when he died.

Re: William Kingsley Ayer

debra141311 — 2006-11-13 02:07:44Z

His brother, Alexander Hamilton Ayer is buried in the Glenville Methodist Church Cemetery. It's located around the Mclean and Daviess County, KY boarder. I don't see William's name in my copy of the cemetery index. I have other info on this family line. Perhaps we could trade notes?

St Johnsbury, VT, Stanstead, QC, Ayer, Wright, Brett

wayer100 — 2006-10-19 01:18:33Z

Looking for information on Benjamin Wright, b. 1753, Woodstock, CT. Removed to Winchester, NH 1770's. m. 1776, Sybil Brett, b. 1756, Bridgewater, MA, d/o Seth Brett. Removed to St. Johnsbury, VT 1790 and settled.
Their daughter Sylvia, b. 1778, Winchester, NH, m. 1796, St. Johnsbury, VT, Thomas Ayer, b. 1776, Weare, NH, s/o Samuel Ayer Mary Carlton.
Thomas Ayer Sylvia Wright removed to Stanstead County, QC, 1799 and settled.
Any information will be appreciated.

Bill -

William Ayer
407 Katahdin Drive
Lexington, MA 02421- 6446
1-781-862-5295
1-978-945-4776 (Fax)
williamayer@email.msn.com

New email address.Re: St Johnsbury, VT, Stanstead, QC, Ayer, Wright, Brett

wayer100 — 2006-10-19 01:18:33Z

I have a New email address..
Please write..
williamayer@attbicom
Thanks -

William Ayer
407 Katahdin Drive
Lexington, MA 02421- 6446
1-781-862-5295
williamayer@attbicom

Mary Ayer Parker (yes THAT one)

shannonw_1 — 2006-10-07 23:00:04Z

How many husbands DID Mary have? I have seen listings ranging from one to five. It seems that when she was hanged, her surname was Parker, but some folks are saying she had two or three husbands after Nathan Parker. If that is accurate, why didn't she die using the name of her current (or most recent) husband? And was her final husband also an Ayer, and how closely related was he to Mary? And if she really did have that many husbands, what happened to all those men while they were married to her? Hm. And while I'm at it, is anyone confident that they have her actual birthdate? 1634 seems to be pretty popular. I am descended from her brother, Obadiah.

Dora Williams obit

bingo54 — 2006-09-24 22:20:03Z

DORA WILLIAMS

Mrs. Dora WILLIAMS, 71, died in Geneseo on Monday following a long illness. She was cook at Emerson Hall dormitory of Geneseo Normal School and later at one of the college dining halls. She was born in Belfast, but had lived in this area for 50 years. Her husband, Arthur L. WILLIAMS, died in 1935.

Mrs. Williams is survived by a son, Howard of Nunda; a brother, Merritt R. AYER, of Perry; a granddaughter and a great-granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Rector Funeral Home, Geneseo. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Belfast.

[Transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from the obituary collection of Lenora Mills, Wiscoy, NY]

Re: Alfred Samuel Rodger AYER MN, IA

2006-09-22 13:40:27Z

Eda and Geneva's parents were Annon Annonson
and Gunild(Nellie)Halvorson.
Theodore was their brother and was married to
Florence Hayes. They had at least 3 children:
Geneva Mabel(prob. the one you're referring to),
born 1922, Theodore Floyd born 1928, and Adelbert Jean born ?
Email me privately and we can compare notes

Re: Alfred Samuel Rodger AYER MN, IA

dalejrlvr0228 — 2006-09-21 18:56:09Z

Please help! I have an obit listing (Edith Annonson married to Samuel Ayer MN) and I have no idea who her parents are. Also have your posting showing Geneva Annonson married to an "Ayer" and I am showing Geneva's parents as Theodore and Florence. Is this correct? Looks like alot of inter-marriage and I am getting confused. Any help would be appreciated!

Re: Ayer family

2006-08-31 17:56:08Z

Hello Frances

are you still looking for the grave of Sara? I just read a book that says she's buried in Guayaquil. It actually devotes several pages to Sara's tragic story. I guess you already know this, seeing I'm replying 4 years after your posting, but as the name stuck in my head, I thought I would send you an email anyway!

my email is glendavidshort@yahoo.com.au

bye

Glen

Susanna Ayer/ Isaac Hill possibly from NH

2006-08-22 02:38:37Z

I am looking for information on Susanna Ayer who married Isaac Hill (2 Feb 1814) who later became governor of NH. Isaac Hill moved to Concord, NH in 1809, so Susanna may be from that area. I don't have any other information on her.

Jonathan Ayer b. 29 Dec 1779, Buxton, ME

2006-08-12 17:42:02Z

Seeking information on the family of Jonathan Ayer b. 29 Dec 1779, Buxton, ME, and his wife Mary Marston, by 2 Jan 1787, Parsonsfield, ME. I know their third child was David and fourth child was Elizabeth. Who were other children? What became of Jonathan and Mary? What was his occupation? Many thanks.

Re: Ayer/Biddle/Fry/Gilman/Kemp/Sheppard/Wayland/Wheat/Wheeler/

LLBouchard — 2006-07-09 11:35:42Z

Are you still needing information?

Re: Thomas Ayer / Sarah Malone

JBH1422 — 2006-06-17 23:18:08Z

I am trying to track down a Drury Malone who married a Sarah Hicks.
In "Richmond Co. Marriage Records," I found a listing for a marriage dated 8/25/1792; Sarah Hicks m. Drury Maline (Malone?).

I started with a Sarah, maiden name unknown, who md. John Donaldson (b. 1745-1780).They started out in Marlboro Co.,SC and moved to Richmond Co.,NC. This gives us a general idea of the time period she lived in. After his death, she md. Daniel Hicks. Their orphans were mentioned in the records of Richmond Co.,NC c. 1796 so assume D. Hicks died just before this date. Then, I ran across the above marriage record on Sarah Hicks/ Drury Maline (Malone?). He may have been her third husband. Sarah & Daniel Hicks were living on or near the line separating Marlboro Co.,SC & Richmond Co.,NC. I can find nothing further on Drury Maline/Malone. I wondered if there might be a connection to Sarah Malone. I am very famliar with the Ayers and their families. Also know of the Barnwell, SC. connection. I've been messing around with genealogy for over 20 yrs. I own most of the books on both Marlboro & Richmond Co,, but not everything is in books!!.

Thanks for any help with this or some referrals.
Joanne Harley
NC

Ayer / Francis

oakslsf — 2006-05-24 04:07:19Z

Looking for more info on the Family Ayer

The family line is Henry Kelsey Francis and Clementine Parsons Ayer, Andrew Ayer and then Hugh Moore Ayer.

Looking for info on the Family line; even before thay came to North America
Also believe that the name was changed from MacKinnon in Scotland

Need help please as to time in the US and Canada and if there is a GEDCOM file

Tks
LSF

Elizabeth AYER b 3 May 1771 d 6 Sep 1852 m Josiah PAINE

jgdunham — 2006-05-08 16:00:16Z

Looking for information on the parents of Elizabeth AYER, b. 3 May 1771 (probably Buxton, York Co, ME), d. 6 Sep 1852 Standish, Cumberland Co, ME, m. 21 November 1791, Buxton, York Co., ME, to Josiah B. PAINE, Sr 1766-1832. LDS IGI shows Peter AYER and Rebecca WHEELER as her parents, but no sources are available.

John Ayer

kburby1 — 2006-04-21 00:27:50Z

Looking for the parents of John Ayer:

Descendants of John Ayer, Immigrant

1 John Ayer, Immigrant b: September 02, 1598 in England d: March 31, 1657 in Haverhill, Mass.
. +Hannah ---------- b: 1600 m: 1624 d: 1688
.... 2 Hannah Ayer b: 1642 d: 1676
....... +Stephen Webster b: 1639 in Ipswich, Mass. m: 1663
.......... 3 Hannah Webster b: 1666
............. +Thomas Eaton, Jr. b: 1660 m: 1684
................ 4 Lydia Eaton b: 1694
................... +Joseph Harriman b: 1702 m: 1723 d: 1781
...................... 5 Lydia Harriman b: August 07, 1730 in Plaistow, New Hampshire d: April 08, 1819 in Pembroke, New Hampshire
......................... +David Trueworthy Ladd b: April 29, 1727 in Kingston, New Hampshire m: November 11, 1750 in New Hampshire d: April 26, 1778 in Goffstown, New Hampshire
............................ 6 Lois Ladd b: July 04, 1767 in Bow, New Hampshire d: December 05, 1835 in Bow, New Hampshire
............................... +David Morgan, Sr. b: December 18, 1766 in Pembroke, New Hampshire m: July 29, 1788 in Bow, New Hampshire d: December 13, 1854 in Bow, New Hampshire

Re: Gerald Edgar Ayer

2006-04-05 21:04:04Z

for Jerry Ayer son of Pamela
Judith Ann Ayer Ortiz will like to talk to you and Pam
april 5,2006

Re: DNA Surname Project

ROADDR — 2006-04-03 23:23:33Z

I totally agree and if I found someone from my line that was looking but didn't have the money I definately would contribute. Sometimes being a female is no fun,LOL.

Re: DNA Surname Project

JACoddington — 2006-04-03 21:51:27Z

It's a pity that many people who are most interested in Ayers/res genealogy don't have access, as it were, to a bona fide Ayers y chromosome.
Even if one does, the person may not send in the kit. If part of the delay is due to the expense, it makes perfect sense for the non-y'ers (or non-Ayres surname males) to chip in, as the results from one person pretty much apply to the entire line. Shares the expense.
Jonathan

Re: DNA Surname Project

JACoddington — 2006-04-03 21:39:00Z

Thanks for the reply. I expect the companies will leapfrog e/o on numbers of markers and price. Can you buy individual markers from FTDNA, as you can from DNA Heritage? I'm also running another project, and on that one, we are somewhat dumbfounded that in 10 generations not one mutation has occurred. Are the extra 16 markers at FTDNA fast clock markers?
Cheers
Jonathan

Re: DNA Surname Project

ROADDR — 2006-04-03 18:49:27Z

I don't know if I have any male Ayer cousins out there but hope that someone is from the John Ayer/Abigail Cook Line of Stonington, Ct. This is my direct line and I would be interested in seeing the results if possible.

Thanks,
Laurie Taylor Gilman

DNA Surname Project

2006-04-03 15:43:15Z

Jonathan,

Congradulations are you endevour. I am involved Ithe Newton DNA Project. Gregg (our administrator) set our main page up on Rootsweb-free pages but with two testing links. One to Family Tree DNA and other to DNA Heritage.

Yes, DNA Heritage compares up to 43 Markers. As of last week FT DNA does 59. The prices are not that much different and for most individuals the smaller 12 marker test offered by FT DNA is sufficient to prove their paper trail.

I manage the DNA Heritage side of the project and can affirm that as an administrator you will find your abilities to generate reports and e-mail participants is better using the FT DNA side of your project.

So create a parallel project with FT DNA. The link them both to your home page.

Remember you are the Project. FamilyTree DNA and DNA Heritage are basically nothing more than contacts for testing labs.

Test result transference is as follows:
FT DNA will not import some other companies test results on to their web page. DNA Heritage will allow you to import for display using a spreadsheet set up.

So you import data from both companies to your main page.

My ancestors were the Newtons out of Sudbury, Massachusetts (R1a) and married into Ayres or is that they married into my group.

Phinehas Newton
1130 Ohio Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
(207) 947-0557
PhinehasNewton@Aol.Com

Re: Ayer Ayres Ayers Aires Eyre Y DNA Surname Project

JACoddington — 2006-04-03 11:29:41Z

Yes, it's for real. To date there are at least three known independent lines of Ayres/ers in the US. Two are what is called R1b, and one is E3b. These are "haplogroups," or broad genetic communities defined by particular mutations on the y chromosome. My ancestor is one of the R1b's. The history of the E3b's is fairly well worked out.
Your line may, or may not, be one of these. If not, all to the good, then there are at four Ayres lines in the US. To link up, you need a male Ayres relative to provide a sample. This is quite safe and essentially anonymous. The labs test only for some markers on the y chromosome that are broadly useful genealogically.
I live in Virginia, and it is a mite early your time to call.
Jonathan

Re: Ayer Ayres Ayers Aires Eyre Y DNA Surname Project

2006-04-03 00:10:32Z

Hello Jonathon~
I found this an interesting link as I am researching my family name through books and the web.

Is this for real? Are you managing this DNA testing and how do I make the link between my knowledge of the 3 generations of Ayres that go back in my family and the Ayres families that you have recorded. Is there a way to talk to you on the phone. I live in Northern Califormnia.

I would appreciate a message at in response to this query.

Thank you.

Victoria Ayres
415-388-8961

Re: Ayer Ayres Ayers Aires Eyre Y DNA Surname Project

2006-04-03 00:08:57Z

Hello Jonathon~
I found this an interesting link as I am researching my family name through books and the web.

Is this for real? Are you managing this DNA testing and how do I make the link between my knowledge of the 3 generations of Ayres that go back in my family and the Ayres families that you have recorded. Is there a way to talk to you on the phone. I live in Northern Califormnia.

I would appreciate a message in response to this query.

Thank you.

Victoria Ayres

Susan Ellen Ayer

grammiecats1 — 2006-03-05 03:15:51Z

Monmouth, Maine 3d ult., Susan Ellen, daughter of D. F. Ayer, aged 17 years. Lewiston Evening Journal, Lewiston, Maine Dec. 14, 1861. I have no connection

Ebenezer Ayers / Dorcas Getchell

Getchell45 — 2006-02-27 20:18:14Z

Ebenezer Ayers married Dorcas Getchell in 1710 in Salisbury, Essex Co. Mass, they had a son David Ayers born Aug. 11, 1711 in Newbury, Essex Co. Mass. Does anyone out there have this line,? Looking for Eben and Dorcas Death date and Burial places. Thanks.