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DNA testing with Ancestry can be an exciting journey into your family history, but one of the biggest challenges is figuring out which side of the family your matches belong to—maternal or paternal. If you’ve ever looked at your match list and thought, Who are these people?, you’re not alone! I am often asked to […]
Here are ten essential tips for understanding and using DNA matches effectively:
Have you ever wondered about your ancestry, potential health risks, or long-lost relatives? A DNA test can open the door to a world of discovery about who you are and where you come from. Whether you’re curious about your heritage or want to make informed health decisions, here are some compelling reasons to consider taking […]
Researching your family tree can be an exciting and rewarding journey, but some ancestors seem to vanish into thin air. Whether due to name changes, missing records, or life events that obscured their trail, these elusive family members can be frustrating to track down. If you’re struggling to find a difficult ancestor, here are some […]
Exploring your Scottish ancestry can be a fascinating journey into the past. Whether you’re tracing your family tree to the Highlands or the Lowlands, there are many resources and methods to help you uncover your Scottish heritage. Here’s a comprehensive guide to getting started with researching your Scottish ancestors. 1. Start with What You Know […]
Researching history is like being a detective of the past—unraveling mysteries, piecing together clues, and bringing forgotten stories back to life. Whether you’re delving into family genealogy, uncovering local history, or writing a historical novel, the process requires patience, curiosity, and a keen eye for detail. Here’s how you can embark on your own historical […]
When researching family history, it’s easy to focus on names, dates, and official records—birth certificates, census data, wills, and marriage licenses. But to truly understand our ancestors’ lives, we must look beyond these details and explore the world they lived in. This is where social history becomes invaluable. Social history is the study of everyday […]
In English, the term refugee derives from the root word refuge, from Old French refuge, meaning “hiding place”. It refers to “shelter or protection from danger or distress”, from Latin fugere, “to flee”, and refugium, “a taking [of] refuge, place to flee back to”. In Western history, the term was first applied to French Protestant Huguenots looking for a safe place against Catholic persecution. The […]
The Cane River Creoles are a distinct group of Creole people residing in the Cane River region of Louisiana. Their rich cultural heritage is rooted in a blend of African, French, Spanish, and Native American influences, reflecting the complex history of colonial Louisiana. The Cane River Creoles have maintained a unique cultural identity, with traditions, […]
Yorkshire, with its rich tapestry of history and heritage, is home to some of England’s most storied families. The following is an exploration into the ancestry of ten prominent Yorkshire families, highlighting their origins, contributions, and lasting legacies. 1. The Fairfax Family The Fairfax family has a long-standing history in Yorkshire, with their lineage tracing […]
It’s always exciting in Scottish ancestry to find possible links to royalty and clans. Here are ten notable extended family connections to Robert the Bruce, illustrating the broader network of kinship and alliances that played significant roles in his life and reign: Further reading: Robert the Bruce Wikipedia The Peerage, includes family tree The declaration […]
I often get messages from clients who use the ancestry app and have problems sharing their tree or assigning a manager to their DNA. Unfortunately ancestry does not have this function on their app, but there is a way around it and it’s very simple. Open an internet browser on your mobile device and sign […]
Free UK genealogy has one of the largest transcript databases out there and it’s free! You may not get the details, but it can help start your research & avoid subscriptions.
I use AncestryDNA for two reasons, one is that it has a huge database with over 10 million people tested and it’s growing!. The other is that you can export the raw data to other companies such as MyHeritage & FamilyTreeDNA for free.
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