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
My DNA Testing Christmas Wish List
It is that time of year when children write letters to Santa Claus, identifying the gifts that they would like… Read more My DNA Testing Christmas Wish List
Revised Rationale For Choosing a DNA Testing Company
For some time I have suggested that deciding which company to use for an autosomal DNA test should involve evaluating… Read more Revised Rationale For Choosing a DNA Testing Company
Why Family History is Like Fishing
I enjoy a day of fishing every so often. Even if I don’t catch any fish, I can have a… Read more Why Family History is Like Fishing