Marie: I'm happy to help you,but my family is very small.My mother & grandfather were both the only child.
My greatgrandfather:born 1868 in France My greatgrandmother:born 1871 in
Came to USA 1890 France.Came to USA 1890.
Died 1898 at age 30 of pneumonia Died 1945 at age 74 from
Probably had the HD gene complications after being hit by a car
Did not have HD
My mother's father,born 1891[only child] My mother's mother,born 1897
Died in 1964.Probably had HD with Definitely did not have HD
late onset.Was considered "nervous" Died at age 86
My mother,born 1922[only child]
had HD;diagnosed 1975
died 1987 after 8 yrs in nursing home
My mother's children:
Me born 1947 my children: daughter,born 1971
I have HD son,born 1976
diagnosed by genetic testing 1998
I retired on disability in 1999
I still live at home & drive
My brother,born 1950 No children
Does not have HD
Had genetic testing 1996 & it was negative for HD
My sister, born 1955 her children: son,born 1983
May have HD.Has chorea son, born 1986
& balance problems.
Had her blood drawn 2/20/2001 for genetic testing & is awaiting the results.