My wife Marlene’s great great great grandfather, Thomas Spriggs (1790-1867) was born in the parish of Toot Baldon, Oxfordshire, England,… Read more The Combined Power of DNA & Family Trees
Tag: Ancestry
Be Careful What You Wish For
Back in July, I suggested that Ancestry should move to a subscription business model, rather than relying on the one-time… Read more Be Careful What You Wish For
Ancestry is stuck in the past lane
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
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
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