Margaret O'Brien 
Does Ancestry show Neanderthal DNA? You may have heard friends talk about how much Neanderthal DNA appeared in their DNA test. If you tested with Ancestry.com, you may be wondering whether Ancestry shows you anything about Neanderthal DNA. Does Ancestry Show Neanderthal DNA? The Ancestry DNA test does not show how much Neanderthal DNA you … Read more
This is a step-by-step walkthrough on how to upload your DNA to GEDmatch. Before we get to the tutorial, we’ll look at the background of GEDmatch, and what benefits you can get from using the site. We also discuss some privacy and security aspects you should be aware of. What is GEDmatch? GEDmatch is a … Read more
When your DNA test has been processed by Ancestry, you should download your raw DNA to your local machine. It’s always good to keep your own copy in secure storage. And if you want, you can upload this file to some other reputable DNA sites for more analysis and DNA matches. This article is a … Read more
This is an in-depth book review of Blaine Bettinger’s Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy. My conclusion is a hearty recommendation. I have a few quibbles, but its a must-have resource. Be sure to get the latest edition, as the consumer DNA market is constantly changing. The book is available for purchase … Read more
AncestryDNA is the largest seller of autosomal DNA kits to consumers, but does Ancestry test Y-DNA or mtDNA? You may not be aware that the company has tested all three types of DNA in the past. Does Ancestry Test Y-DNA or mtDNA? Ancestry.com does not currently sell DNA test kits for Y-DNA or mtDNA. They … Read more
RootsWeb has had a checkered history under Ancestry since the genealogy giant purchased the company back in 2000. Ancestry said at the time that access to the RootsWeb site would always be free, and they’ve been true to their word. But the free site and services are far less active and useful than they once … Read more
The FindAGrave website has been around since 1995, but it is no longer owned by the original founder. As the new owner didn’t rename or rebrand the website, it’s not obvious that it changed hands. So who owns FindAGrave now? The answer is Ancestry.com, the genealogical giant. Ancestry purchased FindAGrave from founder James Tipton in … Read more
Many people who are curious about who owns Ancestry have the misconception that the genealogy giant is owned by Mormons (the Church of Latter-day Saints). That isn’t the case. But it’s understandable why people think so – we’ll explain why later in this article. But first we’ll look at who owns Ancestry currently, who founded … Read more
The Irish branches of my family tree spread across the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and – of course – Ireland. I use six DNA websites to help research my Irish heritage. Here is the list, ordered by how useful I’ve found them for building the Irish branches of my family tree. … Read more
23andMe started rolling out a reduction of your list of DNA relatives in the second half of 2020. You weren’t aware of this purge? Nor was I, until other customers posted their reactions on genealogy forums. So, what’s happened? 23andMe Reduce Your List of DNA Relatives The 2020 purge by 23andMe reduces your list of … Read more