Are we there yet? Genealogy Vacations
Well it’s a bit past vacation time… at least summer vacation time. I live in Canada so we are seeing the leave gently fall as well as the temperature. But … Continue Reading →
Category: DNA
DNA Cruising
If you’ve been following along you know that I have more than just a passing interest in DNA for genealogy. So when I heard that Heritage Books was going to … Continue Reading →
DNA Road Trip – DNA Kit In Hand
On Monday I drove 2 1/2 hours each way to see my mom’s second cousin; Margaret. I met Margaret a few years ago through my research on the Beaton and the … Continue Reading →
Four DNA Kits
This past week I received the four DNA kits that I’d ordered from Ancestry the last time they had a sale. I had decided who I was testing when I … Continue Reading →
That’s Not Fair
When your into DNA like I am; you test everyone you can talk into it in the family. So I’ve tested myself, my dad and mom, my two sons, various … Continue Reading →
A Tongue In Cheek Open Letter To My DNA Cousin (Raw Data)
Dear DNA Cousin; First of all I want to tell you how happy I was when we connected. Over the years our families have drifted apart, but I understand, we all … Continue Reading →
Encourage Those Future Genealogist
A few weeks ago I was telling my niece about the things I’ve learned with DNA matching. Over the years I often speak (ok, not just a little bit, but a … Continue Reading →
DNA Test The Elders in Your Family
My children know, or at least they should know, that they won’t be getting some large inheritance because I’m spending all my money on DNA testing. Well that … Continue Reading →
DNA Gedcom
By now you have come to realize I’m a DNA junky and I may have to start a group. Oh wait a minute, I did… well a friend of mine … Continue Reading →
Gedmatch
As I told you yesterday; this hound is on the hunt for DNA. So a few years back, after getting my results from Family Tree DNA I decided to put … Continue Reading →