Finding a Birth Grandfather He Wasn’t Looking For

Finding a Birth Grandfather He Wasn’t Looking For

by Sunny Morton | May 12, 2025 | DNA Testing Stories, YDNA and mtDNA

Mark Davis wasn’t looking in his DNA test results for a new birth grandfather, so he didn’t see one–until he started looking at his results in the way Diahan Southard teaches in Your DNA Guide–the Book.   “I’ve been involved in genealogy for about 45...
Artifcts | Save the Stories of Your Stuff

Artifcts | Save the Stories of Your Stuff

by Sunny Morton | Nov 27, 2023 | Sharing Family History

Artifcts is a service that can help you save the stories of your stuff. Learn how our own Sunny Morton and her mom have used Artifcts for their own family heirlooms. A few years ago, my parents began downsizing from my large childhood home to a smaller “grandparent...
Where’s Your Endogamy? Survey Says….

Where’s Your Endogamy? Survey Says….

by Sunny Morton | Aug 31, 2023 | Working with DNA Matches, Endogamy

Where are people finding endogamy on their family trees? We report results of a survey of genetic genealogists who have endogamous roots. Many people don’t realize their family tree is affected by endogamy. Endogamy is when members of a small community intermarry...
Was Her Enslaver Also Her Father? DNA Testing for Ancestor’s Origins

Was Her Enslaver Also Her Father? DNA Testing for Ancestor’s Origins

by Sunny Morton | Aug 11, 2023 | DNA Testing Stories

Can DNA help Linda determine whether an enslaver was an ancestor’s father? Finding a 4x great grandfather using autosomal DNA can be tricky. Read Diahan Southard’s tips for Linda as she explores this question. “Can DNA help me learn the identity of my 4X...
DNA Stories | Storytelling Tips and Examples

DNA Stories | Storytelling Tips and Examples

by Sunny Morton | Apr 5, 2023 | DNA Testing Stories

DNA can tell us many stories about our families and where we come from. Learn some storytelling tips and see examples of DNA stories from Your DNA Guide’s team in this post. What’s your DNA story? Your DNA story is still unfolding. After all, you’re still...
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