Have you ever wondered if there is some way to know whether your family tree is accurate? Perhaps you’ve heard that DNA testing can help you determine whether what you know about your family history is true. As it turns out, taking a DNA test is an excellent way to verify the accuracy of your …
Have you decided to build a family tree? Genealogy is such a fun adventure, and I’m so glad that you have made the first step to getting started: deciding that you want to build a family tree. You’ve come to the right place for learning how to build a family tree! In this post, you’ll …
Do you want to know if there is a way to determine whether you are biologically related to your parents using your DNA matches? Even if your parents can’t take a DNA test, there are a few simple ways to find out if your DNA matches one or both of your parents. Note: Naturally, the …
Why should you build a family tree? In this post, I’ll give you my top reasons for building a family tree. I hope you are inspired to starting working on yours right away!
There are many places to build a family tree online, but Ancestry is the best. Here, I’ll explain why it’s a good idea to build your tree on Ancestry.
What is a half-cousin? A half-first cousin? You’ve come to the right place to find all types of half-cousins explained, as well as a half-cousin chart.
Are you interested in learning how to use your DNA to find out the identity of your biological grandparents? No matter how old you are, or whether or not you believe your grandparents to be living, it’s possible to use your DNA results to determine who they were. If you are interested in family tree …
If you’ve been into genealogy or genetic genealogy for a while, you’ve probably heard someone say that they have traced their ancestry back to William the Conqueror (d. 1087), Julius Caesar (d. 44 BC), or even Adam and Eve. While most of us will be skeptical, it can lead us to wonder how far back …
You’ve heard all of the experts say that the best way to build a family tree is by using your DNA matches, but how, exactly, is it done? In this post, I’ll explain exactly how your DNA matches can help you build your family tree. While ethnicity estimates are fun and can occasionally reveal something …
What better what to feel a connection with your ancestors than through a beautiful homage to their culture in the form of food? Plus, it’s a great way to help family members, especially kids, become interested in their family tree and their heritage. If we are being honest, family tree research can be dry and …