Tag: DNA
A DNA Surprise
Harold Alfred Thompson and Lily Myrtle Shannon As I prepared for my DNA Cruise I had a pleasant surprise while searching my matches on Family Tree DNA (FTDNA). I found … Continue Reading →
What Will You Find Out Using DNA?
This is a common question and perhaps some people realize this but it wasn’t as apparent to me when I started on this journey. I was thinking; I’ll be able to … Continue Reading →
The DNA Kit Race Begins
A few weeks ago I told you that I’d purchase four DNA kits and I was having various family members completing them and sending them in. All the kits were … Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
In Search of Willie Beaton
Today I continue with what I call the “Beaton/Batten” Mystery. So as I told you; when I was in Victoria, British Columbia I had a chance to go to several … Continue Reading →