A veteran in the genetic genealogy industry looks back at the history of DNA testing for family history–and to the future: the reconstruction of the entire human family tree. A quick history of DNA testing for family history In the late 1990s and early 2000s,...
Is it possible to disprove someone’s claim of a DNA relationship? Here’s some advice from genetic genealogist Diahan Southard. While doing a Legacy Family Tree Webinar series recently, I received the following question from Jim: “I’m trying to learn a little...
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....
Need a family tree to attach to your DNA test results? Here are 3 (relatively) quick ways to get one—and the answer to a related question, “What the heck is a GEDCOM?” Perhaps you have taken a DNA test, but you don’t consider yourself a genealogist. You haven’t built...
Not sure how you are related to your DNA match? Use the free “What Are the Odds?” WATO tool at DNA Painter to explore the possibilities and to help build a more accurate family tree. WATO: What Are the Odds for DNA Matches WATO is a free tool that lets you draw a...
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