Candace Hogan
Candace's latest writings
Black Sheep Ancestors - Nothing to Fear
To a genealogist, what is a black sheep'? By definition, it means a family relative or family branch considered by the rest of the family as less desirable, immoral or disreputable. Originally it meant when a sheep was born with black wool, that wool couldn't be used because it was difficult to dye, so a black sheep was undesirable. Many times today a black sheep ancestor is also thought of as a criminal or an... (posted by Candace 3 years 230 days ago.)
To a genealogist, what is a black sheep'? By definition, it means a family relative or family branch considered by the rest of the family as less desirable, immoral or disreputable. Originally it meant when a sheep was born with black wool, that wool couldn't be used because it was difficult to dye, so a black sheep was undesirable. Many times today a black sheep ancestor is also thought of as a criminal or an... (posted by Candace 3 years 230 days ago.)
Copyright 2012 IcoLogic, Inc.
Generated live.