Finding Birth Grandparents: One Step Closer

Finding Birth Grandparents: One Step Closer

by Diahan Southard | Apr 16, 2020 | DNA Testing Stories

Here’s how one person is using DNA + genealogy research to discover the identities of her biological grandparents. She’s faced with a common DNA question: Which daughter in a family was the biological mother? Recently I’ve been working with Libby in our Coaching...
Shared Centimorgan Project Updates: Why You Should Care

Shared Centimorgan Project Updates: Why You Should Care

by Diahan Southard | Apr 2, 2020 | DNA Tools

The Shared Centimorgan Project (ScP) has exciting and important new updates. Here’s why they matter to your DNA match experience and how to submit your own data. In any industry, you can often pinpoint distinct innovations to the way we work. They can range from a...
Use WATO to Explore DNA Match Relationships

Use WATO to Explore DNA Match Relationships

by Diahan Southard | Mar 26, 2020 | DNA Tools, Working with DNA Matches

Not sure how you are related to your DNA match? Use the free “What Are the Odds?” WATO tool at DNA Painter to explore the possibilities and to help build a more accurate family tree. WATO: What Are the Odds for DNA Matches WATO is a free tool that lets you draw a...
How Family History Can Save the World

How Family History Can Save the World

by Diahan Southard | Mar 17, 2020 | Sharing Family History

This inspirational talk on “genealogical consciousness” forever changed my thinking about the power of family history to save the world. Do away with hate, racism, sexism and move toward a global community where all are treated equally? Yes, please! When I travel to...
Find DNA Matches You Need | The Leftover Strategy

Find DNA Matches You Need | The Leftover Strategy

by Diahan Southard | Feb 20, 2020 | Working with DNA Matches

Use your DNA match list to identify deceased ancestors and build your family tree! Try this advanced genetic genealogy strategy for finding matches who descend from your mystery ancestors. We use DNA to identify two categories of genetic relatives: the living and the...
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