Was your adoption finalized by the Probate Court in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio? Did your birth parent go to an adoption agency or attorney in Lucas County to arrange your adoption? This article looks at how to get information and records to which you are entitled under Ohio laws. What Kind Of Adoption Records Are … Read more
Ancestry states that it takes 6 to 8 weeks to process your DNA from when they receive your kit. But some customers in 2022 and early 2023 report that they get their results earlier than that. So, how long does it really take in current times? I’ve scoured social media forums to find out. Check … Read more
Was your adoption finalized by the Probate Court in Akron, Summit County, Ohio? Did your birth parent go to an adoption agency or attorney in Summit County to arrange your adoption? This article looks at how to get information and records to which you are entitled under Ohio laws. What Kind Of Adoption Records Are … Read more
Were you born in Ohio and adopted inside or outside the state? It used to be very difficult for adoptees to get access to their adoption records in Ohio. However, there were significant changes in recent years that have opened access to adoption files that include your original birth certificate. This article explains the background … Read more
I asked three people of Jewish heritage to show me their Ancestry DNA results so that I could explain what others can expect if they test with Ancestry.com. Ben’s Ancestry results show 100% European Jewish heritage Kay’s results used to show 12% Jewish but recently dropped to 9% Jason didn’t think he had any Jewish … Read more
Did you put a 23andMe kit into a drawer and forget about it? You may be thinking it’s now too old to use. 23andMe say that their kits expire and have a due date on the packaging. However, don’t worry too much if you are past that date. I’ve collected real-life experiences from people who … Read more
Did you put an Ancestry DNA kit into a drawer and forget about it? Maybe you needed time to decide whether you would use a gift test that you hadn’t expected. So, do Ancestry DNA kits go out of date? To answer this question, I collected real-life experiences from people who used a kit several … Read more
Are you wondering how common is your last name? You probably have an idea based on people you met at school or work. At one time in my career, my desk was next to an O’Brien on one side and an O’Brien on the other. We were not related, so you can guess that my … Read more
Family Tree Maker stores files by default in two locations on your computer. Different types of files are grouped in subfolders. This article explains where the application saves files and we’ll show you how to find them if they seem to have moved. You also have the option of changing one of the default locations … Read more
You may occasionally experience issues with Family Tree Maker not opening properly. This article runs through the most likely problems and how to fix them. Problems Opening Family Tree Maker The problem occurs in different ways, but the end result is the same. You can’t view or work on your family tree. Here is how … Read more