How To Keep Your Matches Organized

Last week, my blog was about whether your cousins added up and the Leeds Method. You can catch up on that blog HERE. This week, I want to talk about … Continue Reading →

Do You Have A Favorite Ancestor?

The first question is, do you have a favorite ancestor? When I started doing genealogy, I would have a family of the month. I’d work on that family, and if … Continue Reading →

Three Things You Can Do With Mystery Family Photos?

We all have those photos we got from our parents or grandparents, and you haven’t a clue as to who they are. I recently met a lady at “farmer’s market,” … Continue Reading →

Asking For A Friend

I spend a lot of time working on genealogy and DNA, and organizing my genealogy and photos, so that gives me time to think about things. I know I probably … Continue Reading →

Starting The Day by Reading About DNA

Good morning, Today started early for me. One of those mornings where you wake up feeling refreshed, but you know it’s far too early to get up because it’s still … Continue Reading →

The Family History Hound Went Down A 23andMe Rabbit Hole

You know how you wake up in the morning and think, Today I’m going to get this, and this, and this accomplished, and you are feeling strong. You get a … Continue Reading →

Christmas Past

At my age, Christmas is often when you remember past Christmases. This year I was reminded that after a family get-together on December 23, 2006, I sat down and worked … Continue Reading →

Your Paternal and Maternal Matches with Ancestry Sideview­™

If you haven’t checked your AncestryDNA matches since September 6th, you might be missing out on a new view. I was patiently waiting (well, maybe not so patiently) for this … Continue Reading →

New DNA Tool – DNA Painter Coverage Estimator

Could this new tool help me solve a mystery? Whenever there are new tools for your DNA, it’s a good day. So October 17th was a good day. That’s the … Continue Reading →

Update: Calling All Genies (Genealogist, I Mean)

Where does the time go? On June 6, I posted a blog asking for some Genie help. Continue Reading →