I wish that I had the time to write a post every day about my adventures in genealogy. I can’t say whether it would help any beginners in their journey, or just give me a little cathartic release. However, the more posts I write, the less time that I have to push my research forward.
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Discontinuing DNA Genealogy
I am discontinuing my genetic genealogy research until secure tools that protect my privacy are developed.
Hiding Your Mother’s Maiden Name
An article was recently posted to the Archivists and Archives mailing list : WTF: Why Are Vermont’s Vital Records on…
Two Quick Notes About MyHeritage DNA
MyHeritage Password Compromise If you have not changed the password on your MyHeritage web account since June 2018 or earlier,…
It’s né not née
Some time in 2017 I was bitten again by the genealogy bug. Again. I realized that I would be emailing…
It’s Not Me, It’s You (Mom)
I have had several of my DNA matches contact me because either I match both of their parents, or I…
AncestryDNA Provides No Chromosome Browser
AncestryDNA has the largest database of DNA sequenced for genealogy purposes. Despite years of customer requests, Ancestry does not provide…
National DNA Day!
April 25 is the National DNA Day 2018 … celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of the Human Genome Project’s completion and…
What Is Your Genealogy Budget?
Here is a question for the hardcore amateur genealogists out there. How much are you spending to support your genealogy…
When Does It Ever End?
One of the nice things about online genealogy sites like Ancestry or FamilySearch is that they provide you with “hints” about…
Use the Source, Rob!
One of the the things that I am learning the hard way would have come from my genealogy Obi-Wan Kenobi,…