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Which DNA Tests Does FTDNA Offer?

Which DNA Tests Does FTDNA Offer?

by Diahan Southard | Aug 4, 2022 | DNA testing for beginners

Which DNA tests does FTDNA offer? Family Tree DNA offers three different DNA tests: Family Finder autosomal DNA, YDNA, and mtDNA, which can all help you connect to your DNA matches.  Founded in 2000, Family Tree DNA is the oldest DNA testing company in business. FTDNA...
Inspire Relatives to Take DNA Test | Make Family History Video

Inspire Relatives to Take DNA Test | Make Family History Video

by Sunny Morton | Oct 7, 2021 | Sharing family history

Getting her relatives to take DNA tests got easier after she inspired them with family history storytelling videos. Here are tips for making videos that help loved ones take more interest in genealogy. Connie recently shared the following story on a discussion board...
Finding Great Grandfather | How I Finally Found Out Who I Am

Finding Great Grandfather | How I Finally Found Out Who I Am

by Diahan Southard | Aug 18, 2021 | DNA testing stories

Finding her great grandfather wasn’t easy, but she did it. See how this DNA detective is learning to use genealogy to fill in gaps on her family tree. This guest blog post is written by Pamela Sue Hinton, whom we met when she took the YDNA for Genealogy Course. Thank...
Connecting Descendants of Enslaved and Enslavers

Connecting Descendants of Enslaved and Enslavers

by Sunny Morton | Jun 24, 2021 | DNA testing stories

These descendants are bringing together white and African American descendants of an enslaver to rebuild their full biological family tree and document their shared legacy. Not long ago, we met Judy Hughes when she participated in the DNA Skills Workshop. Judy, who is...
Generation of Connection with Your DNA Matches

Generation of Connection with Your DNA Matches

by Diahan Southard | May 6, 2021 | Working with DNA matches

Your generation of connection is key to learning how you’re related to your DNA matches. It’s where you’ll find your most recent common ancestor(s) (MRCA). You and your match may have two DIFFERENT generations of connection. Don’t worry, we’ve got an easy explanation!...
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