The earliest record that I have found for my paternal Great Great Grandfather, John Meale, is his marriage to Elizabeth… Read more The Meale Mystery
Category: Hints
MyHeritage Photo Repair
We all have old family photographs that are creased, marked, blurred or faded, and the photo tools from MyHeritage are… Read more MyHeritage Photo Repair
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
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