DNA Clustering Using the Leeds Method
For many of you, getting a list of your DNA matches was very exciting. Suddenly, you are presented with hundreds, if not thousands of people that are genetically connected to …
Genetic Genealogy
Posts in this category will pertain to all things related to genetic genealogy.
DNA Testing Companies
Are you or a member or your family considering taking a DNA test? It may be a good idea to consider the pros and cons of each of the testing …
OGS Conference 2022
I’m very excited to announce that I have been selected as a speaker for the 2022 Ontario Genealogical Society Conference which is being held June 24th to 26th 2022. If …
MyHeritage Introduces Labels for DNA Matches
MyHeritage recently added the ability to add labels to your DNA matches in the form of coloured dots. Additionally, you can mark a match as a favourite with a star. …
DNA Presentation – Orillia Public Library
I’m very excited to be doing a DNA presentation for the Orillia Public Library on June 17th, 2021 at 2:00pm. This will be a virtual presentation hosted by the library …
Ancestry Canada November Promotions
As we approach the end of the year, it is not uncommon for us to see flash sales at Ancestry. Get ahead of the game with a Ancestry DNA Kit …
DNA And Law Enforcement – The Facts
About 3 years ago, I set up a Google Alert to let me know when there were articles that pop up online in reference to “Genetic Genealogy”. At first, I …
Geographical DNA Matching on Facebook
Most genealogists are aware of the fact that many of our ancestors did not roam far from their roots during their lifetimes. It is because of this fact that it …
23andMe Lays Off 14% of Their Staff
Many major new outlets including CNN and CNBC are reporting that consumer DNA testing company, 23andMe is laying off about 100 staff members which represent about 14% of their workforce. …
New 2020 FTDNA Pricing
With the the new year upon us, FamilyTreeDNA seems to have taken on the New Year’s resolution to offer better pricing and they have come out of the gates with …