In this episode I’m answering your genealogy questions about the 1950 Census “not at home” line, several questions about the new AncestryDNA SideView feature (were they are showing your DNA ethnicity results split by Parent 1 and Parent 2), and some good genealogy research tips shared by viewers of GenealogyContinue Reading

Today we are covering the basics of DNA research for genealogy.  Here we’ll talk about the different DNA tests, companies, DNA strategies, and how it can help you with your family history research. This is a simple explanation without all the science lessons. This compares who is the best DNAContinue Reading

Did you know that MyHeritage.com does DNA testing? Did you know they have cross matching with other company ancestral trees? Did you know they have a chromosome browser? In this “footnotes” episode we’re talking with Daniel Horowitz with MyHeritage.com about the DNA side of their services. They have some veryContinue Reading

Here’s a Family History Kick Start Guide. Work backwards, starting with yourself and work backwards to your parents, grandparents and so on with as much information as you know. Don’t skip to the next generation until you’ve documented everything you have on each person. Collect… Full names and nicknames, as much asContinue Reading