One of my DNA matches reminded me of my brother, so of course I had to introduce them. “Mr Tie Dye, meet your cousin, Uncle Mud….” Kin AND kindred spirits! I think my big brother Chris has always felt a little odd-man-out in our fairly conservative family. He’s a free...
A sudden interest in family history leads James into DNA testing—and hopes of building the tree of his immigrant ancestors back into Ireland. James McGrail of Steubenville, Ohio, had never taken an interest in his family history. Then about eight years ago, two things...
Living DNA’s Family Networks (DNA matches experience) is progressing. Here’s how to opt in to DNA matching and what you’ll see when you do. I first tested with Living DNA because I was curious about the specificity with which they report British Isles origins. Most of...
This great DNA story on finding English birth roots connects all the dots between genetic and traditional genealogy strategies. Here’s how she’s doing it. Meet Elaine from Sussex, England. “I have been doing family history/genealogy for about 30 years, so I know my...
Using vital records to build your family tree is a key strategy for successful DNA research. Here’s what vital records are and what you should know to find them. For the best experience with your DNA matches, you need a strong family tree. It should have as many...
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