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Trees and Genes

Where Family History and DNA Testing Meet

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The Autosomal DNA World Is Changing

Posted on 19 January, 202419 January, 2024 By Jim The Genealogist

Companies such as Ancestry, MyHeritage and FindMyPast, that provide online access to historical records have a solid business model –… Read more The Autosomal DNA World Is Changing

Ancestry is stuck in the past lane

Posted on 30 July, 202030 July, 2020 By Jim The Genealogist

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

Not all shared centiMorgans are equal

Posted on 11 July, 201911 July, 2019 By Jim The Genealogist

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

Living DNA’s Family Networks is finally here

Posted on 9 December, 201819 April, 2019 By Jim The Genealogist

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

Posted on 22 November, 201819 April, 2019 By Jim The Genealogist

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

Posted on 11 November, 201819 April, 2019 By Jim The Genealogist

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

Posted on 6 June, 201819 April, 2019 By Jim The Genealogist

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

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