Category Archives: Research Tools

Focus on methodologies and resources:
– DNA & Genetic Genealogy:
– Autosomal, mtDNA, Y-DNA, ThruLines Thursday
– Research Tips & Strategies:
– Brick Wall Research, General Help
– Transcription & Documentation:
– Amanuensis, Transcription

Family Search’s “Watch” & Barbara Bertha Trumpi

Darling/Huber/Trümpi Family Search Watch Family Search is one of my favorite genealogical websites. They have many great features, but one of my favorites is their “Watch” function. It is simple but really powerful. Family Search uses a universal tree. That … Continue reading

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Follow the “X”

By Don Taylor Twenty-Two of our chromosomes are recombinant in nature, which means you receive 50% of your mother’s DNA and 50% of your father’s DNA.  The 23rd chromosome, the X-Y or X-X, is quite different. If you are a … Continue reading

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Hemsworth Speculation

Hemsworth Speculation Leads to a Conclusion. Peterson Paternal ProjectBy Don Taylor I think I have enough information to finally speculate on my half-sister’s paternity. I’ll call each of the individuals in this study by the amount of DNA they share … Continue reading

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Color Clustering Technique

Dana Leeds recently had a couple posts on her blog site, “The Enthusiastic Genealogist,” about using color clustering to identify common surnames in genealogy. I thought I’d try using her technique to see if the process would shed new light … Continue reading

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Genealogical Education – RootsTech

High on my list of things to do is to spend a least one hour a week improving my genealogical knowledge through regular webinars, seminars, and workshops. One of the easiest and best ways for me to keep up with … Continue reading

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