Can you use DNA, inlcuding Y DNA, to find the family of an orphaned ancestor? This scenario considers YDNA and autosomal DNA testing for finding the missing family of an Italian orphan. As part of a Legacy Family Tree Q&A series I did recently, a participant named...
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...
Do the family history books or stories you’re compiling include DNA discoveries? These ideas will help you think about the best ways for your tell your DNA stories, whatever they are. Many of us make meaningful discoveries about who we are through our DNA. Our...
How do obituaries and DNA matches go together? Obituaries can help you figure out how you’re related to your DNA matches. Here are three ways to find obituaries to help fill out your family tree. The best possible family tree for your DNA matching experience includes...
How do DNA ethnicity results for identical twins compare at AncestryDNA, 23andMe and MyHeritage? Read the answers here, along with a bonus question about 23andMe traits. Somebody finally did it. A research group has tracked the ethnicity results of 21 pairs of...
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