The topic most talked about in the family history / DNA testing world is currently the planned changes to Ancestry… Read more Ancestry is stuck in the past lane
Cosgrave Y-DNA Progress
My Y-DNA journey has been a very slow and iterative process, with 23andMe initially identifying my haplogroup as R1b1b2a1a2f*, which… Read more Cosgrave Y-DNA Progress
Calling All Cosgrave / Cosgrove Descendants
Do you have Cosgrave / Cosgrove (or variant surnames) ancestry? If so, please read on…. Did you know that there… Read more Calling All Cosgrave / Cosgrove Descendants
Finding an Adoptee’s Father
Jane Clark (not her real name) showed up on Ancestry as a DNA match to my wife last September. They… Read more Finding an Adoptee’s Father
Favourite Genealogical Witticisms
While scouring the internet last week, looking for genealogical gifts, I came across a lot of coffee mugs, glasses, T-shirts,… Read more Favourite Genealogical Witticisms
My 2019 DNA Testing Christmas Wish List
At this time last year I published my DNA testing Christmas wish list, and it seems that Ancestry at least… Read more My 2019 DNA Testing Christmas Wish List
Belfast Research Trip
I visited Belfast back in 1996, and after 23 years, last month I had the opportunity to return, and continue… Read more Belfast Research Trip
Not all shared centiMorgans are equal
I was excited this week to see a new close relative, Sal, in my DNA matches on FTDNA. Sal is… Read more Not all shared centiMorgans are equal
Don’t pay full price for a DNA test
Autosomal DNA tests from the major testing companies are typically around $99 US, but in the past few years there… Read more Don’t pay full price for a DNA test
Living DNA’s Family Networks is finally here
Two weeks ago I posted my DNA Test Christmas Wish List, and already wish number 9 has been granted –… Read more Living DNA’s Family Networks is finally here