darwin {purgeR}

Darwin/Wedgwood pedigree

Description

This data set contains the pedigree of the Darwin/Wedgwood dynasty. It is composed by a total of 63 individuals, including Charles R. Darwin and Francis Galton.

Usage

darwin

Format

A data frame with with records from 63 individuals (in rows), and 3 variables:

• Individual - Individual identity.

• Mother - Mother's identity.

• Father - Father's identity.

Source

The pedigree is adapted from Berra et al. (2010)

References

• Berra TM et al. 2010. Was the Darwin/Wedgwood dynasty adversely affected by consanguinity?. BioScience 60(5): 376-383.