She took a DNA test looking for her Dutch ancestor—and got unexpected results! See how this researcher combined clues from genetics and genealogy to discover a new branch of her family tree. As children, Sandy from Littleton, Massachusetts and her sisters were taught...
“Who’s your great-granddaddy?” It’s a genetic genealogy game show! DNA can help you ask “contestants” whether they could be your mysterious ancestor. Yet another way to build your family tree through DNA testing. When doing genealogy research,...
A longtime genealogy brick wall gets busted when DNA sheds new light on “the case of the mystery countess.” Janis has been interested in family history since she was just a kid, “rummaging around in my grandparents’ attic and spending way too much time looking...
Family history software that syncs with online trees—especially those linked to your DNA test results—can keep your genealogy research organized and, well, in synch. In a recent session of Diahan Southard’s DNA Skills Workshop, students learned strategies for building...
Have you considered learning DNA in a genealogy society DNA special interest group? Here are tips and inspiration for anyone who may want to join a DNA SIG—or even start one. Meet Susan from Florida, USA. She volunteers in a DNA SIG, or special interest group, within...
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