DNA testing can add a whole new dimension to your genealogy research. It can add ancestors to your pedigree and cousins to your extended family. But, your DNA results can be less than you expect. Often times, your results lead to more confusion and frustration than answers. Instead of solving your brick walls, you’re left…
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GEDMatch Can Process FTDNA DNA Files Again
You may have heard about the conflict between DNA testing company, FTDNA, and DNA tools website, GEDMatch.com. If you aren’t familiar with GEDMatch, it allows for the comparison of DNA files with people who have had their DNA tested through different companies. A few weeks ago, they stopped processing files from FTDNA by FTDNA’s order. …
Figuring Out a DNA Relationship with Research
Last month, I contacted a person who came up on my FTDNA match list. FTDNA suggested them as a 2nd to 4th cousin match. The person’s name was not familiar to me and they did not post a family tree. I contacted them but as of today I received no response. Last night, I decided…
Observations on DNA Research Three Months Later
As many of you know, I got my DNA results in July. It’s been an interesting experience–and an educational one. There are a couple of things that have struck me a) There are many people who have had the autosomal DNA test done, but who have only researched their father’s side of the tree. Autosomal…
The Azores DNA Project Needs Your Help
Many people don’t know about the Azores DNA Project. It is one of the groups developed via FTDNA.com’s website. Azoreans who have their DNA tests done can then join the group. The purpose of the group is to help Azorean genealogists (whether you are Azorean or one line of your tree is Azorean) connect with…