mcmurryjulie, Pixabay licensed image (https://pixabay.com/vectors/genetic-testing-gene-panel-genetics-2316642/). If you've taken an autosomal DNA test at every testing company you won't have a need for this process. Many of us have tested at one or two or three companies yet want to have our DNA data available for comparison at additional companies — to fish in more ponds. We need to know how to obtain a copy of our data from one site and upload it to another. The companies that allow uploading the DNA data from another site usually charge much less for access to their tools than the cost of ..read more

(Click on any image to view a larger version.) Many genealogists are familiar with using the tools at DNA Painter to find clues to the possible relationship when the relationship is not known between two DNA test takers. The clues are based on how much DNA in centiMorgans (cM) the two share. The tools can also provide evidence to disprove or support a known relationship. Anyone who has worked with DNA for very long knows that what we “know” or “believe to be true” may be disproven by DNA evidence. Even when we think a relationship is known based on family memories, the conclusion is more soun ..read more

All statements made in this blog are the opinion of the post author. This blog is not sponsored by any entity other than Debbie Parker Wayne nor is it supported through free or reduced price access to items discussed unless so indicated in the blog post. Hot links to other sites are provided as a courtesy to the reader and are not an endorsement of the other entities except as clearly stated in the narrative. To cite this blog post: Debbie Parker Wayne, "Display All Posts on this Blog," Deb's Delvings in Genealogy, 10 August 2021 (http://debsdelvings.blogspot.com/ : accessed [date]). © 2021 ..read more

The virtual attendance riches just keep getting better this summer. August 7-8, two great days with some of the best genealogy speakers: Colleen Robledo Greene: Taking a Closer Look at Immigration Records for Your Mexican Ancestor Patti Lee Hobbs: Problem Solving with DNA: Case Studies J. Mark Lowe: Mapping, Atlases & Documenting Paths Sunny Morton: Collateral Kin: Indirect Routes to Direct Ancestors Diane L. Richard: 50 Overlooked Online Genealogy Resources in 50 Minutes Drew Smith: Organizing Your Genealogy Michael Strauss: Researching Your World War II Ancestors Ari Wilkins: Studying ..read more

The Kindle version of Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies is now available. Order links and a complete list of chapters and authors are available on the book landing page at http://debbiewayne.com/aggtcs/index.php. Please consider leaving a review on Amazon letting others know what you think of the book. Corrections listed in the errata on the book landing page at http://debbiewayne.com/aggtcs/index.php are incorporated in the Kindle and a second print version of the book. The landing page is periodically updated with the latest information on reviews and status of vers ..read more

I will be presenting an all-day DNA seminar at the Denver Public Library on 29 June 2019. My only other visits to Denver were driving through when I was 12 years old and a visit to the Ramses II exhibit in about 1988 to 1989. I am looking forward to seeing more of the area this time. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Doors open at 9am. Topics include how DNA keeps providing new information, essential tools, organizing data, and writing your results to inspire family to participate. All statements made in this blog are the opinion of the post author. This blog is not s ..read more

Many of the authors of Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies autographed books at the US National Genealogical Society (NGS) and Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS) conferences held in May 2019. We really appreciate all of the kind words and enjoyed meeting so many readers! Thank you to everyone who bought books at the conference, who brought previously purchased books for us to sign, and also to those who did not want to cart around a big heavy book yet told us how much you enjoy the book or hope to when you receive it after ordering online. Here are some of the photos I have f ..read more

Now available, Practical Genetic Genealogy Abbreviations and Terms Quick Reference laminated guide. I was asked to compile a laminated quick reference guide for DNA and genetic genealogy abbreviations and terminology. Even though the ISOGG Wiki and other online sources contain much of this information, it seems many people prefer to have the information available in a laminated guide. This quick reference guide has several advantages over online access. The definitions needed by genealogical researchers are in one easy-to-access place. Both beginner and intermediate level terms are included ..read more

For Immediate Release NEW ON DNA: Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies More researchers than ever are using DNA for genealogy and adoption research. There are many books on this subject, but only Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies works through actual cases showing how to use advanced analysis techniques and genealogy standards to get results. Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies will help intermediate researchers move up to the next level and advanced researchers apply the new DNA standards and write about DNA. This new book offers ..read more