Dave Naylor's Web Pages

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Welcome to my web pages.

First, I'll introduce myself.  My name is David Naylor.  I am retired from designing computer systems for the telecommunications industry.  Currently I'm spending lots of time doing those things for which I previously never had enough time (and still don't!)

My interests are cactus and other succulent plants, genealogy, genealogical DNA, photography, astronomy, metaphysics and, of course, computers; and I teach some of these subjects at local Seniors' Centres.  I also give talks on these subjects to interested groups.

I'm one of the founding members of the Toronto Cactus & Succulent Club.  I'm also a Project Administrator for various genealogical DNA research projects worldwide and a member of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy.

Now I realize that doesn't tell you much about me, but what were you expecting...  a complete biography!?

My Genealogical Research:

My Naylor lineage is from North Lincolnshire, England, and I have traced that line back to the 1600s.  But of course that's only one quarter of my own lineages, and the other three have been researched similarly.  But each time we go back one further generation the quantity of lineages doubles — so more work.  Now include the extended family lineages due to aunts, uncles, marriages & partners, and the size of family trees grows very rapidly to such a point that limits need to be set to prevent becoming overloaded with all the research.  Documenting everything, especially when DNA test results are included, can only be done with the aid of computer programs specifically designed for such tasks.  Thankfully they are available for our use, both personal (home) computer and commercial on-line versions.

• My Family Tree individuals.  See the listing of people in my extended family tree.  Perhaps some of them relate to your lines.  Start off at this link to the Surnames page and then click through to pages listing each individual.  Contact me (below) if you wish to discuss the data or research concerning any of these individuals.
• HOTRUM/HARTRUM “One-Name Study” genealogy pages  –  Read about this global study of these interrelated families in Canada and the USA.
• Useful Genealogy Links which are especially helpful for genealogy research.
• Naylor DNA Project  –  A study of various Naylor families and the use of DNA to prove or disprove the various relationships between them.  If you are a Naylor or have interest in this study please encourage a male Naylor to participate by joining this project and taking a Y-DNA test.
• Toronto Cactus & Succulent Club page  –  If these plants interest you then visit us.  Perhaps you'll be able to attend one of our shows.
• GEDstrip download page for my program which generated the above "My Family Tree" web pages from a standard gedcom (created by family tree programs).
• Get a really good, free, genealogy program for Windows (actually, I believe it's the best).  You will be asked to supply an e-Mail address to initiate the download.

  Download Legacy Here

send Dave Naylor an e-Mail.