Tag Archives: Tools & Tech: DNA

Did you know that on Ancestry, you can check to see if a tree owner is a DNA match or manages a kit for a DNA match? Let’s say you’re checking out a tree on Ancestry and you find a promising lead and wonder if the tree owner happens to be a DNA match. You can totally check and see! Watch this video to learn how.

Title: Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies Author: Debbie Parker Wayne Format: Paperback Published: 2019 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Fall 2019); reprinted with permission. This post contains affiliate links. Advanced Genetic Genealogy is aimed genealogists with intermediate-level knowledge of genetic genealogy. The goal is to help those who want to take their use of DNA for genealogy to the next level. This book is also great for those with an advanced knowledge who want to learn more or see […]

Week 15 Prompt: DNA This week’s 52 Ancestors theme is “DNA.” I have various DNA-related stories, but I thought I’d share something fun (read, ADDICTIVE!). I’ve known about DNA Painter for awhile, but I never really had the time to investigate it. During RootsTech 2019, the developer, Jonny Perl, gave a presentation about DNA Painter that was streamed live. I thought a one-hour presentation would save me some time to get to know the tool and see if there was any benefit to me. It was a fascinating presentation, and […]

Title: Genetic Genealogy in Practice Author: Blaine T. Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne Format: Paperback, Kindle Published: 2016 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Fall 2017); reprinted with permission. If you are looking for a practical guide to expand your knowledge about using DNA in your genealogy research, then Genetic Genealogy in Practice is for you. Authors Blaine T. Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne, who both have extensive experience in genetic genealogy, share their wisdom to help you get the most […]

Title: The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy Author: Blaine T. Bettinger Format: Paperback, Kindle Published: 2016 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Spring 2017); reprinted with permission. Blaine Bettinger has put together a wonderful book that encompasses all facets of genetic genealogy. The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy is geared toward genealogists of all levels and is meant to serve as a primer for DNA testing, analyzing results, and how to use results […]

Title: Endogamy: One Family, One People Author: Israel Pickholtz Format: Paperback Published: 2015 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Fall 2015); reprinted with permission. The world of genetic genealogy has grown considerably over the last several years. The testing of one’s DNA and comparing the results to others has no doubt crumbled a few brick walls. As more and more people test their DNA, resources that help navigate the DNA pool are in high demand. Many of the top genetic genealogists […]

I love it when Family Tree DNA offers such great sales…it’s a great time to stock up and get those relatives to test in a cost-effective manner! Just in time for the holiday season, FTDNA has considerable savings on all of their products, with Family Finder (the autosomal test) at $49! Check out the special offers below:

In honor of National DNA Day, which celebrates the discovery of the DNA helix and completion of the Human Genome Project, Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) has marked down all their DNA tests starting today, April 20, 2018. Last year, FTDNA celebrated DNA Day with a sale featuring the autosomal Family Finder test for $59, which was the lowest I’d ever seen it. This year, it’s down to $49, yes, $49! Now’s the time to stock up! Been holding out on the mitochondrial full sequence test? It’s down to $149 (save […]