There are hundreds of websites that claim to be able to help you research your family tree. If you are just getting started, how do you know where you should start? Some are free, and some require a subscription - so how do you know which ones are worth the money? What can you expect …
I'm so glad that you have decided to get in touch with one (or more!) of your DNA matches! I hope that with this post you learn how to craft your message, what information to include, and how to increase your chances of getting a positive response. At the end of the post, there is …
It's always a good idea to build a basic family tree, and it's an especially good idea if you have already done a DNA test (like the one from Ancestry DNA). You can get so much more from your DNA results if you have a family tree and you can get much more from your …
Have you ever wondered what you call the "link" between you and your relatives? There is a special term that people in the family tree research or genealogy field use to describe this relationship: common ancestor. What is a common ancestor? This comes up a lot during genetic genealogy, since when I look at the …
One of the most popular reasons for doing a DNA test is to determine ethnicity. Many people start out on their DNA journey trying to learn about their ethnicity and end up discovering new family members, or learning something really cool about their family history. Is there such a thing as a DNA test for …
Are you interested in finding out whether Ancestry DNA can be used to find a biological father or mother? The answer is that yes, DNA testing is wonderful tool to help in the process. In this post, I'll show you how I figured out the biological father of a close relative using a few clues …
I've been really interested in family tree research (otherwise known as genealogy) for about four years now. During these four years, I have found myself doing a lot of studying of historical events in order to understand the background of the events in my family tree. For example, many of my ancestors migrated to the …
Are you thinking about doing a DNA test for ethnicity? I didn't know much about DNA testing when I first ordered my test from Ancestry DNA, but I do know what I was hoping to learn. This is my story. For years, my husband and I had what some people in the US call a …
In this post, you will learn how to share your family tree on Ancestry. I'll teach you two different ways to do it, so you can choose the best one for your situation. Are you trying to decide whether to go through the steps of building your family tree on Ancestry? Or maybe you already …
Have you ever wondered whether DNA can help you with genealogy? While most people test their DNA to find out their ethnicity, not everyone realizes that they can use their DNA results to build a great family tree using the power of DNA matching technology. In this post, I'll show you how I used DNA …
In the first post about how to understand your Ancestry DNA results, I discussed how to understand your ethnicity results. In this post, we will talk about the really, super cool part: finding new family members and tracing your family tree. DNA matches are my favorite part of my DNA results. I love my DNA …
I'll go through an example here of Ancestry DNA results to show you how to understand them a little better. Also, if you haven't tested and you want to see what you might get if you do test, this might help nudge you off the fence. DNA testing has been amazing experience for me, and …
Is DNA testing to learn about ancestors a substitute for traditional genealogy research? Here, find out the answer to this question - and more.