A wee while ago I watched an episode of the TV series "DNA Journeys" featuring the actor John Simm. He, along with friend and fellow actor Philip Glenister, took part in the show hoping to explore their family history using their DNA. It's a fun light-hearted programme which looks for ancestors with interesting or entertaining … Continue reading Starting Again
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It’s In My DNA 🧬
I probably don’t use DNA as much as I should in my family history research. I’m no scientist and it’s a pretty complex process. In saying that, DNA has helped on occasion to prove a theory. I also enjoy checking out new matches from time to time. I currently have 1412 matches with 636 being … Continue reading It’s In My DNA 🧬
Making The Most of My DNA Results
Taking a DNA test seemed to be the next logical step in my research. There was one particular brick wall I was hoping to solve and that was identifying my great, great grandfather who never married my great, great grandfather and who denied paternity of my great grandfather. Through DNA and some traditional research I … Continue reading Making The Most of My DNA Results
My DNA Story
A couple of months ago I took an Ancestry DNA test. The results came back last week. I have a whole load of matches that will be useful in my research including a second cousin on my dad's side. Some of the matches will take a lot more work to find the connection but I'm … Continue reading My DNA Story
Shaking The Branches 