Finding immigrant ancestors—and tracing them to an overseas birthplace—can be challenging. Here’s how one researcher used DNA to confidently identify an ancestor’s family and place of origin. His methods led to a new cousin—and a Portuguese branch on his family tree....
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...
Sharing DNA stories can be rewarding for you AND your listeners–if you know how to tell a compelling tale. Boost your storytelling chops for DNA and family history discoveries with these essential elements of a good story. Whenever someone finds out what I do...
Finding a female ancestor can be challenging! Here’s how DNA helped break this Scottish genealogy brick wall. Lisa Porter has been an avid genealogist since she was a young mom in the early 1990s. She’d find herself sitting amidst much-older patrons at the Family...
“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, do you...
