The New Ancestral Beginnings City Directory Database

I got a note from my good friend, Regina Negrycz, this morning – stating that the Ancestral Beginnings City Directory database is now open for membership. Regina is a professional genealogist who is most likely best known for specializing in Continue reading The New Ancestral Beginnings City Directory Database

Parabon® Announces Snapshot® Genetic Genealogy Service for Law Enforcement

The following is the first couple paragraphs of a news release for Parabon NanoLabs posted May 23, 2018 at PoliceOne.com. Read the full article and check out Parabon’s website for more info. May 23, 2018 – Forensic DNA samples screened Continue reading Parabon® Announces Snapshot® Genetic Genealogy Service for Law Enforcement

DNA Testing May Lead to Arrest – Not Necessarily Yours, But a Blood-Relative

It seems that all this DNA testing is having consequences not all of us have considered before. With the explosive growth of DNA testing for genealogy, data is now available to law enforcement agencies that previously wasn’t available. Criminals are Continue reading DNA Testing May Lead to Arrest – Not Necessarily Yours, But a Blood-Relative

Is Ancestry LLC the Devil? Or Just his Little Brother?

I awoke this morning to a front page story in the Tacoma News Tribune where the authors question whether we should trust Ancestry LLC. Goodness, the article took two/thirds of front page, with the headline above the fold. Although I Continue reading Is Ancestry LLC the Devil? Or Just his Little Brother?

DNA Quest – Free DNA Testing for Adoptees – From MyHeritage

There’s been quite a buzz at RootsTech about this new inititive for adoptees, sponsored by MyHeritage. Following is their News Release. MyHeritage is excited to announce a new pro bono initiative — DNA Quest — to help adoptees and their Continue reading DNA Quest – Free DNA Testing for Adoptees – From MyHeritage

Bundle of Three Recent Genealogy Guides on DNA, Travel & Organization – 30% off for a Limited Time

Family Roots Publishing has purchased quantities of three recently-published genealogy guides from Moorshead Magazines, bundled them, and cut the price 30% for quick sale. The guides cover the topics of DNA Research, Genealogy Travel, and Genealogy Organization. FRPC has priced Continue reading Bundle of Three Recent Genealogy Guides on DNA, Travel & Organization – 30% off for a Limited Time

DNA & Your Genealogy – A Great New Resource! – 20% off for a Limited Time

A short time ago, I purchased copies of Tracing Your Ancestors: DNA & Your Genealogy , and made them available to my readers. Published in a saddle-stapled format by Moorshead Magazines, this 66-page guide to DNA research is the one Continue reading DNA & Your Genealogy – A Great New Resource! – 20% off for a Limited Time

MyHeritageDNA Tests – Just $59 each when you purchase two – thru Valentine’s Day

MyHeritage is running an Autosomal DNA Test sale through Valentine’s Day – offering the tests for only $59 with the purchase of two kits. One kit is just $69. Click here to order. I had a MyHeritage DNA test processed Continue reading MyHeritageDNA Tests – Just $59 each when you purchase two – thru Valentine’s Day

DNA Testing Has Folks Realizing That Their Race is More Complex Than They Knew

Think you’re white? Think again. Your ancestry may be more complex than you ever knew. Following is an excerpt from an interesting article posted today by the Washington Post, and picked up by the Brainard Dispatch. As more Americans take Continue reading DNA Testing Has Folks Realizing That Their Race is More Complex Than They Knew