Ancestry ThruLines can be a useful tool for exploring DNA connections, but its effectiveness depends heavily on the underlying tree data. In my experience, ThruLines is most responsive when there is little or no established consensus—and least useful when incorrect …
In most cases, a professional genealogist is asked not for an opinion, but for a conclusion that can be proved to an accepted standard. This case was somewhat unusual in that the client specifically requested a professional opinion regarding the …
Evert-Jan Blom, who lives in the Netherlands with his wife and children had a background in Molecular Genetics before getting interested in genealogy. [i] After getting tired of manually trying to connect his matches into groups based on chromosome clustering, …
This week’s blog will run down several little paths. Enjoy the ride. DNA Testing If you, or someone you know, have been waiting to take a DNA test because of the cost, the cost will continue to rise. What you …
Every once in a while (maybe a bit too often) I open links that pop up on Facebook which typically brings about more spamming of “Suggested for you” links. But one I read this past weekend dealt with DNA and …
Many folks are part of a genealogical society and many of them have Special Interest Groups (SIGs). One might be on DNA and you should consider joining it to learn more. I recently received emails from two different people with …
I was wondering what to write when I received an interesting call from a former client who is also a distant cousin. When he was looking for a professional genealogist in Georgia he recognized my name as a DNA match, …
I had a new DNA match show up on GedMatch.com, I’ll call refer to him as Mr. D. Manning. I am thinking, “Cool, another MANNING descendant.” My hooligan ancestor, Edmund T. MANNING was born in 1841 near Niagara, NY. [i] …
I have given several presentations this year about using DNA as just another genealogical tool. I start by asking how many of them drive AND can explain the science behind the internal combustion engine of their car. Very few know …
Evert-Jan Blom, who lives in the Netherlands with his wife and children had a background in Molecular Genetics before getting interested in genealogy. [i] After getting tired of manually trying to connect his matches into groups based on chromosome clustering, …
Larry W. Thomas is a professional genealogist specializing in evidence-based research and proof argument methodology, helping clients solve complex family history problems, document lineage, and support heirship determinations with confidence.
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