New Ancestor Discoveries

New Ancestor Discoveries

AncestryDNA New Ancestry Discoveries: what they really mean and how they can help you solve genealogy mysteries on your family tree. Opening your AncestryDNA account to find a New Ancestor Discovery (NAD) can be a bit like the experience my 9 year old had at the beach...
AncestryDNA’s New Ancestor Discoveries

AncestryDNA’s New Ancestor Discoveries

Ancestry DNA’s New Ancestor Discoveries tool makes a lot of promises—and has a lot of promise. Just remember that many of these aren’t yet fulfilled. The ideal genetic genealogy interface creates a seamless transition between genetic technology and genealogical...
Family Tree DNA Global Search

Family Tree DNA Global Search

Family Tree DNA’s latest genealogy tool has promise: global searching for fellow descendants of a common ancestor. Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) has some of my very favorite genetic tools to help you make connections with your DNA matches when you can’t immediately find a...
DNA Reveals UK Genetic Roots

DNA Reveals UK Genetic Roots

A new DNA study details the origins of UK residents of European ancestry. Here’s why this matters to your genetic genealogy (even if that’s not your heritage). The key to learning about our ancestors from our own DNA is to have a lot of people tested who can all trace...