Genetic Genealogy

Have you ever taken a DNA test for genetic genealogy, such as to learn more about where your ancestors came from? If so, the service you used likely has a raw DNA data file you can download. For this week’s genealogy prompt, let’s take a quick look at what raw DNA data is in relation … Read more

You’ve no doubt seen DNA tests marketed to amateur genealogists and the more generally-curious. Perhaps you’ve taken one. Or even more than one. If so, you’ve used what’s known as genetic genealogy in your research. In this week’s genealogy prompt we’ll take a look at genetic genealogy, what it can teach you, and some of … Read more