DNA Musings

DNA Musings No. 28:  Don’t wait to test the older generations

By Betty Hagberg. I’m so glad I asked my maternal uncles and aunt to test.  Don’t wait. I received my…

2 years ago

DNA Musings no. 27: Getting Ready to use your DNA in Genealogy

By Betty Hagberg. The Holidays are coming up and all the DNA companies are having sales.  Now is the time…

2 years ago

DNA Musings no. 26: Using DNA to find Misattributed Parentage in your Genetic Family Tree

By Betty Hagberg. Recent research suggests that it is very likely that everyone having a family tree going back to…

3 years ago

DNA Musings no. 25:  AncestryDNA – What’s new 2023?

By Betty Hagberg. AncestryDNA now has 23 million tested people in their database! Although Ancestry’s DNA testers are currently predominantly…

3 years ago

DNA Musings no. 24: Cousins: First, Second, Removed, and Half

By Betty Hagberg. When using DNA in genealogy, it is particularly important to understand the exact genetic relationship you have…

3 years ago

DNA Musings No. 23: What’s New at Ancestry?

What is SideView™ and what can it do for you? Ethnicity Under “Your DNA Story” at Ancestry you can scroll…

3 years ago

DNA Musings No. 22 – Making DNA useful: Pick a question

By Betty Hagberg. Using DNA in your genealogy can be overwhelming .  Where to start? Start by asking yourself a…

4 years ago

DNA Musings: No. 21 Into the future: Recreating your Ancestor’s DNA

By Betty Hagberg. I am fascinated by a story that appeared a few years ago about the genome of man who…

4 years ago

DNA Musings #20:  What if your DNA match has no tree?

Your DNA match’s tree is often the easiest way to determine how you are related to your match. What steps…

4 years ago

DNA Musings #19: Finding more DNA matches for free

By Betty Hagberg. The primary way to use DNA in your genealogy is by identifying and researching individuals with whom…

4 years ago