Author Archives: Don Taylor

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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Don’t give up communicating with that match

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Don Taylor

DNA – Roberts In 2016, my number 3 match In Family Finder (Family Tree DNA) was a 2nd to a 4th cousin with whom I shared 100cM of DNA. We shared a couple big chunks on Chromosome 3; there was … 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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Oil City Opera House – 15 March 1920 – “Chin Chin”

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Don Taylor

Donna Montran and “Chin Chin” play at the Oil City Opera House in Oil City, Pennsylvania on 15 March 1920 We know that “Chin-Chin” played at the Franklin Opera House in Franklin, PA, on March 12th.  Certainly, the troupe played … Continue reading →

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