Just checking did you ever order the kit for the dna. If not I can get Stan to send you one. We really hope that you will do the dna, I have just had one done...
Is there anyone in this group that is working on the William Rakestraw from Cobb Co., GA. I have he was born 1801 in SC he married Anne and William died in...
Not sure if anyone is looking for this marriage record, but cleaning up some files I found this record. William Rakestraw married Jane Rakestraw 6 October 1867...
Calvin Rakestraw b. 27 March 1826 d. 16 Dec. 1901 Mary Rakestraw wife of John b. 3 June 1833 d. 24 Aug. 1862 Rev. John Rakestraw b. 14 Feb. 1844 d. 8 Feb. 1932...
Hi. This Robert M. was my Grandmothers Granfather. He is buried in the Rakestraw family cemerety in Covenington (Starrsville) ga. I have been there his wife...
I need to correct something. James MONROE BELCHER WAS MARRIED TO HARRIETT RAKESTRAW. FLECHER DAVIS BIGGERS WAS MARRIED TO DOLLY RAKESTRAW BOTH WHICH WERE...
My great grandfather was Chesley RAKESTRAW, married to Alta BLACK. I think Chesley's father was Henry. Our line is in Mason County, Illinois. I think my dad...
Lisa: My name is Stan Bevers, and I am the administrator of the RAKESTRAW DNA Surname Project. We recruit male Rakestraws (only men carry the Y-DNA) and match...
The results are in for the second participant from a descendant of John Rakestraw (1797 - 1886), and there is a perfect match between the two tests. This...
Hi Stan, John Rakestraw from CO, which line does he fall into now?? I'm asking because John and my, great grandfathers where siblings.. Thanks, Kathy Dugger-...
The information compiled by this group is fantastic!! Thank you so much for allowing me to join this group on behalf of my brother-in-law. I am researching my...
Lynn Sewell: I agree with you regarding this Discussion Group; it is blessed with many active and thoughtful researchers. Regarding Laura Rakestraw, she is...
Lynn, I too descend from Judge Gainum & Sarah through Grandfather Harvey & Grandmother Laura through their son Luther Hill Randall Sr. & would be more than...
Stan, I would make one correction, Grandfather Harvey & Grandmother Laura had four children. Granddaddy Randall, as I call my great-grandfather since this is...
The DNA test results have come in for a descendant of Kimble (1785- 1855). We expected these results to be a fairly close match to the very large Rakestraw...
It is obvious that we have to start contacting some Rakestraws. Who on this list does descend from the PA Rakestraw line? Who doesn't know what Rakestraw line...
Hi Mary, It isn't the fact of finding someone to do the DNA but with some it is the cost. On my side we are trying to get enough money together to pay for...
In many cases, the bottom line objection (or stumbling block) to joining a DNA Project is cost. Forking out at least $100 (for starts) is not always easy....
Mary Ann I will be mailing a newsletter to all the Rakestraw's on my line and will include a story on the DNA project. I plan to do the test myself later...
The expense is so true. For our Walker line a very distant cousin paid for my brother's test. He has even continued to pay to expand it when needed. With our...
I've been reading through Pete's old emails. I'm wondering if we should share them now that DNA is starting to dispute his thoughts. Even once you knew how he...
Like with my family we don't have a direct descended but we are trying to help pay for one that it. I have of the money for the test. My line of Rakestraw's...
As many of you have noticed, Family Tree DNA, the company we use for the Rakestraw DNA Surname Project, charges beyween $100 - $300 for a Y-DNA Test. The cost...
Hi gail This is mine Family. I am the granddaughter of Louisa C. Eason. The daughter of Lousia and wob Eason. I have othere infromation about them. Also you...
The Biggers, Easons, are both buried in the Rakestraw cemerety in Starrsville, Ga. The name on the gave of the Biggers are Bobbie Lou and Lillian. They were...
That was all that was in the book on the Rakestraw family. You might want to check it out. Anyone can use Heritage Quest from your local library. The way I...
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