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

Review: Virtual Genealogical Association

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor I find the presentations of the Virtual Genealogical Association excellent. I gain new ideas and learn new tricks in virtually every webinar I watch. “Reeling ‘Em in with Cousin Bait – 10 ways to connect with Family” … Continue reading →

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Change Logs

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Don Taylor

Tuesday’s Tips By Don Taylor I synchronize my local Family Tree Maker (FTM) tree with an Ancestry tree. It is simple to set up and has the side benefit of generating changelogs for my work. As I review various records, … Continue reading →

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Ancestry Updated Ethnicity Estimates & DNA Communities

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Don Taylor

DNA Roberts-Brown Ancestors By Don Taylor Ancestry has updated their Ethnicity estimates once again. Ancestry likes to look at your DNA from a world perspective, but I find the “DNA Communities” much more interesting. Besides showing you where ancestors may … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Pioneers on Maine Rivers

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Don Taylor

by Wilbur D. Spencer Review by Don Taylor Maine’s early history is the story of Europeans coming to the new land to start anew. My understanding has always included the fundamental knowledge that the people settled along the rivers. Indeed, … Continue reading →

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My Genealogical Process – Part 2 of 2

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor This article is part two of my genealogical process (Part 1 is here). In Part 1, I selected an ancestor, determined what I know, reviewed what I think I know, and looked at what others think they … Continue reading →

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