Using DNA to Find an Orphan’s Family

Using DNA to Find an Orphan’s Family

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...
Finding Enslaved Ancestors Using DNA

Finding Enslaved Ancestors Using DNA

Identifying enslaved ancestors can be so challenging. These 7 tips will help you use DNA (as well as traditional research) more effectively when researching African ancestors on your family tree. Recently, Donise Smith Lei contacted Your DNA Guide for some coaching....