Wow.. Three Years Already
June marks the third year that Shop the Hound has been having the monthly draws called The DNA Angel Project™. In that period of time, we’ve given away DNA kits, … Continue Reading →
Even More Questions About Your Ancestors and Maybe A Few About You
It’s been over two years since we asked the first 20 questions about your ancestors. Which you can find HERE. Then in 2018, we asked 20 more questions and a … Continue Reading →
Your DNA, Your Decision
You might wonder what a naked picture has to do with DNA. Well just like your naked body your DNA is a part of your body. What you do with … Continue Reading →
75th Anniversary of D-Day and a FREE Record Weekend
June 6th marks the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. Allied troops stormed German defenses on the beaches of Normandy, France that day. The victory at Normandy … Continue Reading →
The May DNA Angel Project
Yes, it’s time for the next DNA Angel Project Draw. You could win an AncestryDNA kit compliments of Shop the Hound. AncestryDNA just announced that they have processed over 15 … Continue Reading →
Your Cousins Have A Right To Know
As always the DNA world is a fast-paced world and this week was no exception. If you read this article from BuzzFeed News you’ll find out the back story of … Continue Reading →
Transferring Your DNA – Let’s Find More Cousins
(This is a long post with lots of pictures. This explains how to transfer an AncestryDNA file to Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) but part way through this post there will … Continue Reading →
Scapple: A Tool I’m Using For DNA Matches
As you know, I’m working on the Beaton/Batten Mystery (sometimes it feels like all my genealogy moments are spent on it). I’m sure if I ever figure out who William … Continue Reading →
With All The Changes At AncestryDNA It’s A Wonder I Get Anything Done
I’m not complaining, but it’s true. With all the recent changes at AncestryDNA, it’s getting harder and harder not to be looking at DNA results when I should be doing … Continue Reading →
You Know What They Say About Assuming
On October 30, 2018 Library and Archives Canada announced that they had transferred the 1926 Census of Prairie Provinces, which contains over 45,000 pages, to Library and Archives Canada. At … Continue Reading →