Category Archives: Surname Projects

Review – DNA Painter

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Don Taylor

Tech Tuesday By Don Taylor Last fall, Blaine Bettinger mentioned in his Facebook group, “Genetic Genealogy Tips & Techniques” an introduction video was available on YouTube for DNA Painter. I respect Blaine’s opinions, so I knew that I wanted to … Continue reading →

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DNA – Glennis Paternity Project Part 11

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Don Taylor

Another GEDMatch Match By Don Taylor Recently, I returned to looking at the matches for my half-sister Glennis to see what might be new. One of the nice features of GEDMatch is that when you look at a match you … Continue reading →

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DNA – Glennis’ Paternal Search – Part 10

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Don Taylor

Following Morgan/Morgan (Nathan & John) By Don Taylor My half-sister Glennis is a DNA match on Ancestry.Com with several individuals who have common ancestors with Francis and Fannie (McGregor) Morgan. In the search to determine Glennis’ biological father, I am … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Bio – Horace Upton Newcomb (1877-1956)

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor Born in Canada, Horace Newcomb immigrated to the United States as a child. He lived a simple life as a carpenter in Boston and Cumberland County, Maine. Blanchard Project 2017 – Ancestor #10 List of Grandparents: Grandmother: … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Bio – Emily C Galella (1915-2000

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor I find it important to look at all ancestors using my regular process, even if I know quite a bit about the individual from the start. That process includes finding the individual in all of the census … Continue reading →

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