Sun 12/6/2020 3:55 AM
Beth,
What is that old saying? “From your lips to God’s ear.” I really do hope that that the two Elcik families are connected, and we find proof.
I have two game plans:
- The DNA option is in play as I have submitted the Ancestry DNA kit for analysis. Ancestry.com’s tools for working with our family tree made it the best choice. However, I also have recently purchased the MyHeritage DNA kit because of its uniquely large European database. It would help if I could get “Ilcik” DNA, but I will be patient. Sooner, or later one of the Ilick’s will share our interest in solving this mystery.
- I also maintain the FamilySearch Tree because of its broad reach. Someday, I think that another tree will connect to ours, and it will have European ancestors that answer our questions.
To add another quote, “hope is not a strategy,” so I am taking all the action steps I can. Do you remember the old joke about the individual complaining to God about his not winning the lottery? He prays that he is a good person, a faithful person, etc. The story goes on to have God respond, “you need to meet me halfway and purchase a ticket.” I’m buying tickets. Lol.
My next action step will be to investigate immigration records. Ancestry.com hasn’t been helpful with this part, so I need to try something else.
John, IV
P.S. I have also started writing a “Reader’s Digest” condensed version of the Elcik family history. I’m about 12 pages into it, and because I want to keep it short, it is about done. Maybe. Maybe not. ?