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Newsletter Archives

  • #13 (Vol 4, No 2) – December 2023
    In this issue, we look into the thousands of untested people named Rowland (and variants) who do not know which DNA group they belong to.
  • #12 (Vol 4, No 1) – May 2023
    In this issue, we look into the thousands of untested people named Rowland (and variants) who do not know which DNA group they belong to.
  • #11 (Vol 3, No 4) – December 2022
    In this issue, we discuss the recent expansion of Rowland DNA groups. There are now 15 groups and 99 Y-DNA kits within those groups.
  • #10 (Vol 3, No 3) – August 2022
    In this issue, we delve into the importance of Y-DNA testing, constructing cladograms, discuss a significant Rolland line in France, and provide our usual updates on articles and publications.
  • #09 (Vol 3, No 2) – June 2022
    In this issue, we look into the status of the 1950 U.S. census, learn about new descendants in Y-DNA Group B, and delve into three new “untested” groupings with descendant trees. We also discuss website updates, additional resources, and much more.
  • #08 (Vol 3, No 1) – March 2022
    This issue of the newsletter includes updates on our research into: Rowland DNA Group C; Manchester to Yonkers; Dunbar Rowland;Isle of Wight, England; Frederick County, Virginia; Randolph and Macon Counties, Missouri; family reunions; a medieval soldier database; and the online availability of the Rowland Genealogy Newsletter archives.
  • #07 (Vol 2, No 4) – December 2021
    Any time a year comes to a close, it provides an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year. If you haven’t figured it out already, that is going to be a major topic of this issue. Likewise, this issue will identify some of our goals and priorities going forward.
  • #06 (Vol 2, No 3) – July 2021
    This issue covers the restructuring of the Rowland Genealogy website and provides updates on research activities including Rowland/Roland families in Berks County Pennsylvania, Hawkins County Tennessee, Rensselaer County New York, and Emanuel County Georgia. We’ll also take a quick look at Jeremiah Rowland of Arkansas and Diamond Dick Rowland of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • #05 (Vol 2, No 2) – April 2021
    I’ve been somewhat distracted with other activities since the previous newsletter, although progress is being made on many fronts. As you will see, much of what I have to report was made possible by the efforts of Nick Rowland. I should probably rename this volume of the newsletter the Nick Rowland Edition.
  • #04 (Vol 2, No 1) – February 2021
    I’ve been busy in 2021 on the Rowland genealogy front. Today, I want to update you on: Research activities, recap of goals for 2021 and progress, “Most Wanted” update, centenarians, and free WikiTree help.
  • #03 (Vol 1, No 3) – December 2020
    This year-end 2020 issue of the newsletter discusses the year-end statistics, goals for 2021, DNA Group news, and error propogation on popular tree building platforms.
  • #02 (Vol 1, No 2) – November 2020
    In this issue: an invitation to my live virtual presentation on how this website came to be, Xref Project Groups updated, a Rebellious Rowland, and more.
  • #01 (Vol 1, No 1) – September 2020
    Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Rowland Genealogy Newsletter.  I want to thank each one of you for showing support of this endeavor by visiting the website and signing up for the newsletter.  The initial response has been overwhelmingly positive and extremely gratifying.  However, I am just getting started, and there is much more to come.

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