Tag: DNA

DNA (My mtDNA to be exact)

The other day I received a kit from Family Tree DNA for the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) test that I’d purchased, and this reminded me that I have really posted about DNA lately.

On April 22nd, I ordered an mtDNA test from Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) for myself. It was the one DNA test I hadn’t done on my mom’s DNA, primarily because I didn’t think it would help me much with my genealogy and because I knew that I could do the test on my own DNA any time I’d like. Continue Reading →

It’s Been A Hectic Week But It’s Worth It

  • June 3, 2021
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Shop the Hound has always participated in the Ontario Ancestors Ontario Genealogy Conference held in June each year at various locations in Ontario. I’ve always loved our road trips across Canada to attend and meet many enthusiastic genealogists from across Canada and the U.S. Continue Reading →

AncestryDNA Adds New Communities

It was just shy of four months ago that AncestryDNA® added new communities (you can read that article HERE), and on Monday, some of you just might have had a few more. AncestryDNA gave us fifty-three new communities to potentially learn more about where our ancestors came from and why. Continue Reading →

My WikiTree Results

On April 7th, I had my WikiTree reveal, and I wanted to share with you my experience. Continue Reading →

Countdown To RootsTech Connect

The final countdown has started and we are just a few days away from RootsTech Connect. Continue Reading →

Theory of Family Relativity™ Update – Could It Help Your Family Tree?

  • February 18, 2021
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If you haven’t checked your MyHeritage DNA lately, then you might find a pleasant surprise because there has been an update to your Theory of Family Relativity. Continue Reading →

RootsTech Connect Is Going To Be Incredible

  • February 16, 2021
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I just got off a Zoom call this afternoon for the RootsTech Ambassadors, and I just have to say that RootsTech Connect 2021 is going to be incredible. Continue Reading →

DNA Angel Project – January Edition

The DNA Angel Project – January Edition is on but you’ll have to hurry if you want to enter. Continue Reading →

Don’t Miss The Last DNA Angel Project Draw of 2020

  • December 19, 2020
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The DNA Hound knows that the weather outside might be frightful but it’s warm inside. So get set to learn more about DNA in 2021. Enter our DNA Angel Draw™ Continue Reading →

Genealogy & DNA Go Hand In Hand

I believe that DNA and your family tree go hand in hand and each needs the other to support it. Continue Reading →