This is one explanation which comes up frequently, among others, where I have about two minutes to send an answer, but I know the person needs a lot more than a few charts and paragraphs. But this is a good start, if you have tested and are floundering a bit. For this minute, let's say, … Continue reading Some DNA 101
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OK, The DNA does not match and now you have lost 1/8th (or more) of your ancestry. ~ How To!
Just because we have our "paper" well documented, does not mean we have our ancestors. DNA-for-genealogy is teaching us that many lines in even the most respectable families have had one or more "non-paternity events" (mis-attributed parentage) some time in the past. DNA testing might disprove some of our most cherished ancestral lines, but the … Continue reading OK, The DNA does not match and now you have lost 1/8th (or more) of your ancestry. ~ How To!
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What can one do with their haplogroup(s)? A Latvian Cousin
I will claim a cousin anyway. What can one do with their haplogroup? I am H10a1. You can go to several websites to look for your haplogroup in the skeletons of ancient people who have been sequenced! I am H10a1 and my mother's father was an R1a haplogroup, which is loosely associated with coming from … Continue reading What can one do with their haplogroup(s)? A Latvian Cousin
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ftDNA Has A New Dashboard ~ Its Great! Keep The Bifocals Handy!
Family Tree DNA announced a new dashboard! Love all things new. Why not? I did not read the announcement to see why they made the changes -- whether to create new page formats for smart phones and tablets, or to add new and more page links, or a combination of all the above. All this … Continue reading ftDNA Has A New Dashboard ~ Its Great! Keep The Bifocals Handy!
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Genetic Ancestors? Do What? We Only Get Readable DNA From Some Ancestors :-( ~ But there is a way to ‘see’ lots more!
We are all excited to match up with our genetic cousins at the several DNA-for-genealogy-and-other-stuff companies. There are many different features at each company, but few that explain the rules of the road or help us to understand the street signs. We get exactly half of our DNA from each of our parents, but beyond … Continue reading Genetic Ancestors? Do What? We Only Get Readable DNA From Some Ancestors 😦 ~ But there is a way to ‘see’ lots more!
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