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

DNA – Glennis’ Paternal Search – Part 14

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Don Taylor

Following Descendants of Nathan Smith & Belinda (Odell) Morgan – Samson Green Morgan By Don Taylor My half-sister Glennis is a DNA match on Ancestry.Com with several individuals who have common ancestors with Nathan Smith Morgan and his wife, Belinda … Continue reading →

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Don Taylor Genealogy – Privacy Policy

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Don Taylor

With all the talk about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Privacy Policies, I thought I’d update mine. Don Taylor Genealogy Privacy Policy I do not share personal information with third-parties nor do I store information collected about your … Continue reading →

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Chester Parsons and the 1820 Census

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday Brown/Sanford/Parsons Line By Don Taylor Following ancestors through all the census records is often difficult, particularly in census records before 1850, when only the head of household was named. Tracing my 4th great-grandfather, Chester Parsons was straight-forward from … Continue reading →

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DNA Day – Glennis

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Don Taylor

Today was a DNA day. That is to say, I tried to take some time and go back through various DNA matches; today I looked at my half-sister Glennis’ Ancestry results. On Ancestry DNA her closest match is, of course, … Continue reading →

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Review: Living DNA

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Don Taylor

I received my results from Living DNA. There was a problem with my first sample and they sent me a second kit. I bought my original kit when it was on sale last November. It cost $108.95. The good news … Continue reading →

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