11 Jun 2009 | Summer Sizzler – DNA Offer Ends 6/24: This year FTDNA will offer an early summer DNA testing special with an unparalleled promotional discount.

You can order this special offer here (under Combined – Y-Chromosome and mtDNA Tests category).

Offer summary:

• Y-DNA37+mtDNA for $119 (combined paternal and maternal DNA tests). (The regular project price is $248 – a reduction of more than 50%!!)
• The promotion will begin on June 9, 2009 and will end on June 24, 2009
• Kits ordered in this sale must be paid for by June 30, 2009

I’m sure some, if not all, of you know of Hulls that would be good candidates for the DNA Project. This is a great opportunity for them to skip past the Y-DNA12 and Y-DNA25 tests and get the best Y-DNA (paternal) genealogical test on the market in addition to an mtDNA (maternal) test for an extremely reduced price!

I should also mention that according to one of FTDNAs competitors’ method of counting markers, FTDNA’s 37-marker test could also be called a “41-marker test” as they do test and report markers 464e, 464f, 464g, and DYS19b.  Although FTDNA tests them, it is very rare that individuals have results for these markers. Therefore, by FTDNA’s conservative counting method, their competitor’s “33-marker test” is actually a “29-marker test.” I mention this to make sure that you understand the difference between these tests and are able to compare “apples to apples.”

So, I hope with this promotion, we can gain new Hull members to the Hull Genetic Genealogy Project. Many have thought about joining the Hull Project, but haven’t taken the step. Maybe now is the time to take that small step for yourself, but one giant step for the Hull surname everywhere.

As always, thank you for your continued support of the Hull DNA Project.

Jim Hull
Founder, Hull Genetic Genealogy Project
Maricopa, AZ

   11 Jun 2009 | Patron Members: From Bob Rees, HFA Membership Secretary/Treasurer – The list of Patron Members is updated here. You can become a Patron Member at any time—just contact me to find out how:

   28 Apr 2009 | 2009 HFA Reunion Registration Form and Final Agenda: From Dan and Linda Hull, reunion hosts – The registration form and final agenda are now available for our 2009 HFA Reunion, to be held Thursday, 17 September through Saturday, 19 September 2009 in Independence, Missouri. The agenda includes lodging details and more.

Independence is the home of the Mid-Continent Public Library’s new Midwest Genealogy Center—the largest public genealogical library in the United States—which we will have access to. Don’t miss coming and doing some great research and enjoying a great time with the Hull Bunch.

   06 Jan 2009 | New Recommended Link: We’ve posted a new link to Deciphering Old Handwriting on our Recommended Links page. Thanks to HFA Secretary Sheran McCants for the suggestion.

   See also the HFA News Archive

 Query #159 – George Hull, b. ca. 1795; Res.: Sheffield, England; Wife Elizabeth Peach; Res.: Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada: Seeking info on my 3rd gt. grandfather, George Hull, b. ca. 1795; d. 24 Dec 1878, of Sheffield, England. He m. Elizabeth Peach and they resided in Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada. Any additional info would be helpful, i.e., the George’s date of birth, his marriage date and the location, etc.

— Submitted 01 Jul 2009 by Victoria Lynn Hull, non-member

• 01 Jul 2009 Reply from the HFA Genealogist: We have noticed that we have a lineage for another HFA member who connects to your line. If you become a member, we can put you in touch with this person. He is… [answer to this query is available only to HFA members; become a member here].

 Query #158 – Julie Hull, Galion, Crawford Co., OH, Urbana, Champaign Co., IL: My name is Mary Levant and I am from Galion, Ohio. I went to school with a Julie Hull, who would now be about 58 years old. I do not remember her parents’ name but I believe she lived on Atwood St. in Galion Ohio when they moved. That is all I can remember except that I believe her father was transferred. I was wondering if she might be part of your family. I think her family moved in 1963 or 1964 to Urbana, IL. If she is in fact a member of your family, would you be kind enough to forward this to her? I hope you have a wonderful reunion.

— Submitted 11 Jun 2009 by Mary Levant, non-member

 Query #157 – Wife of Samuel Hull, Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ: Seeking info on my 8th gt. grandfather, Samuel Hull, who was b. 20 Jun 1678, Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ; d. 1761, Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Especially seeking his wife’s name.

— Submitted 11 Jun 2009 by David Scott Hull, non-member

• 11 Jun 2009 Reply from the HFA Genealogist: Our info tells us that the Samuel Hull who was b. 20 Jul (not Jun) 1678, may not be the same Samuel who died in 1761. The Samuel Hull who d. 1761 did not die in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, but probably in… [answer to this query is available only to HFA members; become a member here].

 Query #156 – John Hull, Lisburn, co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, m. Jane Rainey; William Hull, co. Down, Ireland, m. Berlina Crozier: [Note: This is a reply to Query #125.] My familytreedna.com DNA results link me with the surname Ruddock/Ruddick of co. Armagh, Ireland and one Hull member. This Hull gentleman has helped me prove a link between our two Hull families and we were able to trace a relationship of my John Hull, “the flax expert,” b. ca. 1861, to William Hull, a weaver of Tullyherron, Waringstown, co. Down, b. ca. 1832, and Berlina Crozier, m. 1859, Lurgan, co. Armagh. William Hull’s father was possibly John Hull, b. 1794, Dromore, co. Down; m. Margaret Reilly. I would be interested in hearing from other Hulls connected to these families.

— Submitted 26 May 2009 by Richard Angus Hull, non-member

 Query #155 – Grace Violet Hull, d/o George W. Hull & Malissa Annabelle Shigley, of Arcadia, Manistee Co., MI & De Kalb Co., AL: Seeking info on my grandmother was Grace Violet Hull. I have been searching for some information on where she died, when she died, where she’s buried, etc. Her father, George W. Hull, remarried after his first wife, Malissa Annabelle Shigley, died in childbirth. I go to the Hull reunion here in Michigan but they are mostly other Hulls related but with no memory of George’s first family. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Here is a bit of my Hull history:

• Grandmother: Grace Violet Hull, b: 10 Jan.1889, Arcadia, Manistee Co., MI. Her brothers:
  • Ernest Mead Hull, b: 11 Apr. 1890, Arcadia MI
  • George R. Hull, b: 26 Aug.1892, Mentone, De Kalb Co., AL
    • George R. Hull married and had a son Kenneth Hull, b. ca.1941.
      • Kenneth has a daughter Priscilla Bell, b. 11 Jul 1970. I would love to find her too
  • Baby Joey Oscar Hull, b: 27 Jun 1899, Arcadia, MI; d. young

Thank you for your help.

— Submitted 08 Apr 2009 by Debbie Duffy, non-member

• 23 Apr 2009 Reply from the HFA Genealogist: We are very pleased to tell you that we can trace this line back several generations to the immigrant, and then to two generations beyond that. We can also send our family group sheets to you, three at a time, upon your request, if you are an HFA member. Your George W. Hull is the son of… [answer to this query is available only to HFA members; become a member here].