This That and the Other
This week’s blog will run down several little paths. Enjoy the ride. DNA Testing If you, or someone you know, have been waiting to take a DNA test because of … Read more
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Family and DNA Thoughts
Every once in a while (maybe a bit too often) I open links that pop up on Facebook which typically brings about more spamming of “Suggested for you” links. But … Read more
Interested in DNA?
Many folks are part of a genealogical society and many of them have Special Interest Groups (SIGs). One might be on DNA and you should consider joining it to learn … Read more
Why don’t your DNA matches also match your sibling
I was wondering what to write when I received an interesting call from a former client who is also a distant cousin. When he was looking for a professional genealogist … Read more
Using some DNA Tools
I had a new DNA match show up on GedMatch.com, I’ll call refer to him as Mr. D. Manning. I am thinking, “Cool, another MANNING descendant.” My hooligan ancestor, Edmund … Read more
Are you waiting to understand the science of DNA before using it?
I have given several presentations this year about using DNA as just another genealogical tool. I start by asking how many of them drive AND can explain the science behind … Read more
DNA Clustering and Reports
Evert-Jan Blom, who lives in the Netherlands with his wife and children had a background in Molecular Genetics before getting interested in genealogy. [i] After getting tired of manually trying … Read more