I have already done DNA testing on my mother and her brother. Both tested at Family Tree DNA and I really have been one to ignore the Ethnicity reports. But read on as there are clues given in those reports that can be very telling. I recently asked my mother’s sister to also take a…
The floodgates have opened for me in the last two days and all because of DNA. Yesterday it was all about my Norton family from Great Yarmouth, England. A person emailed me, yes you read that right, they contacted me! Our trees didn’t jive though because I had an error in mine. I had the…
A quick tip to try when looking at your DNA matches, why not try searching the surnames of the Godparents on your relative’s baptism. We know how important Godparents were and more often than not they were related in some way to the parents. Why not do a search for their names you have found…
I am attending AGS Conference this weekend in Edmonton and I have thoroughly enjoyed the first day. They have provided us with a great line-up of speakers, it has been wonderful reconnecting with people, meeting new friends and so much learning. DNA has been the biggest hit for attendees with topics covering all aspects and…
Can DNA break down my long-standing brick wall? Good question, and one of the reasons I started doing DNA testing. Last night I found new information that may yet hammer down another wall and it was uncovered due to DNA. I have been on the hunt for information on a maternal great, great, grandmother for ages.…
I feel like I am pretty Irish. Researching back through my tree I have spent a lot of it stuck in Ireland. My great grandparents countries or origin are: Caroline Norton – b. Canada Peter Jordan – b. Canada Rachel Hodgins – b. Canada William Harrop – b. Canada David Stewart b. Canada Bridget McMahon…
My Genealogy Life 