Genealogy Research and Education
It would be nice to have a one-click process to add an unrelated person to your Ancestry tree. Unfortunately, the steps are a little convoluted. One way is to add a “fake” relative to any person, and then remove the connection. This article starts with a step-by-step illustrated walkthrough. We’ll touch on another couple of … Read more
Ancestry states that it takes 6 to 8 weeks to process your DNA from when they receive your kit. Some customers in 2020 say their DNA results were ready within 3 weeks. So, how long does it really take in current times? I’ve scoured social media forums to find out. How Long Does Ancestry Take … Read more
Do you share DNA with any of the four ancient Irish samples on GEDmatch? You can compare your DNA to Neolithic and Bronze Age remains uncovered in Northern Ireland. Here’s how to go about it. How To Research Ancient Irish DNA Samples on GEDmatch We have another article on using GEDmatch to research Neanderthal and … Read more
If you’ve DNA tested with another company, it would be great if you could upload your raw DNA data to Ancestry. This article reviews your options. We show you how to use your DNA results from another company to peek at some of your Ancestry matches – before you test with Ancestry! Does Ancestry Accept … Read more
GEDmatch accepts DNA tests from all the major consumer DNA testing companies. Their free comparison tools allow you to compare your uploaded DNA with a collection of archaic DNA matches. These ancient samples come from fossilized remains found across the world. Several of the samples are Neanderthal DNA. The Archaic DNA Matches Tool shows you … Read more
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. If you just want the tutorial, … 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