Category Archives: DNA

Mitochondrial DNA Ancestors – Sarah H Blackhurst Barber (1847-1929)

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Don Taylor

Mitochondrial DNA ancestors By – Don Taylor  Sarah Blackhurst Barber is a particularly special ancestor for me. First, she is my most recent immigrant ancestor.  Second, she is a mitochondrial ancestor. That is to say, I carry her mitochondrial DNA … Continue reading →

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Cousin Dawn & the Appleton Ancestors

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Don Taylor

In the presentation I am giving next Wednesday evening at the Scarborough Museum on “Social Networking for Genealogy,” I emphasize the importance of connections. Connections with people and connecting with cousins are among the best. A cousin, who is into … Continue reading →

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My Paternal Brick Wall

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Don Taylor

Is my biggest brick wall is shattered? Thanks to genetic genealogy, I believe my biggest brick wall has finally been knocked down, shattered, destroyed. I now have a huge lead as to who my biological father is. Searching for who … Continue reading →

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Y-DNA Test Results – Post 3: The Howell Test & Results

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Don Taylor

Previous Y-DNA Post: Post 2: The Test, Results, & Roberts Connection After the success I had with my Y-DNA test, my wife was excited to find what she could. I explained to her that we could only do a mitochondrial … Continue reading →

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Y-DNA – Post2: The Test, Results, & Roberts Connection

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Don Taylor

I was excited to get the test. I did the cheek swabs and sent it back the following day.  Then the long wait – It seemed like months. but was probably only a few weeks.  I don’t recall when I … Continue reading →

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