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RLP 203: Proving a Parent-Child Link Using Ancestry Thrulines – Part 1

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about Diana’s RLP with DNA 4 Study Group project to prove the parentage of Hickman Monroe Shults, her 3rd-great-grandfather. Long standing documentary research has shown that Hickman was the son of Martin Shults, but Diana shares how she wanted to test this research with DNA evidence. She shares the first four steps of the research like a pro with DNA process and her progress. Transcript Nicole (1s): […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer May 30, 2022 Podcast

AncestryDNA SideView™

Have you heard about the latest Ethnicity Estimate tool called SideView™? AncestryDNA launched this new feature on 13 April 2022, and it has features that I think you will really like! SideView™ uses your DNA matches to help assign ethnicity estimates to two profiles representing your father and your mother. This is exciting news! This new feature, found in the “Ethnicity Estimates” section of AncestryDNA, shows you the ethnicities you inherited from each side of […]

By Robin Wirthlin May 29, 2022 DNA, Records, Research Tips

RLP 202: Researching Scandinavian Immigrants with Jenny Hansen

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is an answer to a listener’s question about an immigrant ancestor who came from Norway to North Dakota in the 1880s. We invited Jenny Hansen, AG, who is an expert in Scandinavian research to come help us answer this question. We discuss name changes, sources to consult in the U.S., what to expect when looking at immigration records, and records to consult in Scandinavia. Transcript Nicole (1s): This […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer May 23, 2022 Podcast

Intermediate DNA: Planning for and Conducting Research Using DNA and Documentary Sources at IGHR

Have you been wanting to use DNA evidence to help solve a genealogical research question? Maybe you have learned about the types of DNA but haven’t tried researching matches and incorporating DNA evidence into a report. The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) is offering a course this summer that will help you do exactly that. Intermediate DNA: Planning for and Conducting Research Using DNA and Documentary Sources is a unique course. You will […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer May 18, 2022 DNA, Research Tips

RLP 201: Coming to the Table with Suzanne Lowe

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Suzanne Campbell Lowe. In 2005, Suzanne learned from a white cousin about her Campbell family’s connection — through slavery — to a black man named James Meredith. Over the course of the next several years, Suzanne’s white and black families have built their relationships and explored their descendancy from their common ancestor: a prominent white leader of the Confederacy named J.A.P. Campbell. Join us […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer May 16, 2022 Podcast

Why Don’t the Segments Triangulate?

Have you ever used the MyHeritage chromosome browser to view triangulated segments? It’s a wonderful tool. A member of the Research Like a Pro with DNA study group asked a great question about his experience using it. He said, I’ve compared the DNA of 3 people with my mom: Bob, my mom’s 1st cousin on her dad’s side two DNA cousins I’m researching, Jane and Jill (names changed) Bob triangulates with Jane on chromosome […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer May 15, 2022 DNA, Research Like a Pro with DNA, Research Tips

Proving a Parent-Child Link Using Ancestry DNA ThruLines and Documentary Research: Part 2

When working with your DNA, how often do you create a working plan to guide the research? We may recognize the need for choosing record collections to search, but how about choosing a DNA tool? With so many available, do we need to try them all or can we focus on just one or two that will work with our objective? I’ll share the research plan for my current research project in this blog post. […]

By Diana Elder May 15, 2022 Research Like a Pro with DNA, Research Tips

RLP 200: Genealogy Source Citations Simplified with Lisa Stokes

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Lisa Stokes, Accredited Genealogist Professional. Lisa shares how she was frustrated the first time she created genealogy source citations and how she overcame the frustration. We discuss tips for creating clear source citations and talk about Lisa’s new citations course. Transcript Nicole (1s): This is Research Like a Pro episode 200 genealogy source citation simplified with Lisa Stokes. Welcome to Research Like a Pro […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer May 9, 2022 Podcast

Is This a False Segment?

Segments of DNA that reportedly match can sometimes be pseudosegments, or false segments. These pseudosegments were not inherited from a common ancestor. In this Research Like a Pro with DNA Q&A video, I discuss pseudosegments and share an example of finding a probable pseudosegment with a match at MyHeritage. When creating triangulated groups with MyHeritage matches following Jim Bartlett’s methodology, you can sort overlapping segments into two groups, one for maternal and one for paternal. […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer May 7, 2022 DNA, Research Like a Pro with DNA, Research Tips

Genealogy Source Citations Simplified

Do source citations continue to be a challenge for you? My colleague, Lisa Stokes AG, has developed a simplified method and course to help any level of genealogist. She shares her journey of discovering how to construct clear and consistent citations in this article. To learn more, see Lisa’s course description at Genealogy Source Citations Simplified, and follow her blog. Enjoy this fresh, new look at source citations! Diana By Lisa Stokes, AG Does crafting […]

By Diana Elder May 5, 2022 Research Tips