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Connected DNA: The Power of Network Graphs

Connected DNA: The Power of Network Graphs

Dec 17, 2019

Do you have a tough research question involving autosomal DNA? Do you like visualizing your data? Have you considered using a network graph to see connections between matches? Let me tell you how a network graph helped me break my Dyer brick wall and gave me new avenues for research. Also, I'm sharing a coupon code for 15% off your Connected DNA network graph order - FamilyLocket15. This is good until the end of February. Who were the parents of John Robert Dyer? I have been searching for the parents of my husband's 3rd great grandfather for the last several...

How Contacting DNA Matches Helped Me With My Traditional Genealogy Research

How Contacting DNA Matches Helped Me With My Traditional Genealogy Research

Oct 1, 2019

I am new to genetic genealogy.  I began to realize several months ago that I needed to add DNA research to my list of skills, so I purchased Ancestry DNA kits for myself and my husband at RootsTech in February.  I received my results and didn't really know what I should do next, so I started reading the articles about DNA right here at Family Locket and listening to all of the Research Like a Pro podcasts about DNA research. I recently joined the Research Like a Pro with DNA Study Group, and it has been fantastic so far!  Part...

Finding Jeanie’s Father with DNA Part 5: Using Multiple Databases

Finding Jeanie’s Father with DNA Part 5: Using Multiple Databases

Sep 18, 2019

This series is about how I found my grandmother's father with DNA. To read the other posts in the series, click below: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Did you know that you can upload your Ancestry DNA test results to other select databases for free? A lot of people take a DNA test with only one company, so you can increase your chances of finding genetic matches by entering multiple databases. You never know where you'll find your genetic matches; maybe the closest one is in a database different from you! In my previous posts, I discussed...

Chromosome Mapping – Visualize Your DNA and Identify the Ancestors Who Passed It On To You

Chromosome Mapping – Visualize Your DNA and Identify the Ancestors Who Passed It On To You

Aug 25, 2019

Have you ever tried to explain your pursuit of DNA matches, and found it hard put into words?  Have you ever wanted to see an image of your DNA and how it connects you to your ancestors? Chromosome mapping will help you come up with an answer! The goal in using DNA in our genealogy research is to learn which segments of our DNA we inherited from specific ancestors and use them to learn more about our parents, grandparents, and so on, back in time.  Autosomal DNA is an extremely powerful tool that can help us confirm known ancestors and...

Pedigree Triangulation: What is it and How Can it Solve Brick Walls?

Pedigree Triangulation: What is it and How Can it Solve Brick Walls?

Jul 25, 2019

Have you heard the term "triangulation" applied to using DNA in genealogy and wondered what it meant? Triangulation is such a powerful tool that the major DNA testing companies as well as third party companies are working hard to provide easier ways for using this concept. In this article, I'll explore pedigree triangulation and show you examples to help you understand what it is and how it can confirm your research and make progress on genealogical challenges. Two types of triangulation can be used with genetic genealogy: pedigree triangulation and segment triangulation. We'll discuss pedigree triangulation in this article and...

Seeing the Big Picture: 3 Ways to Chart Your DNA Matches

Seeing the Big Picture: 3 Ways to Chart Your DNA Matches

Mar 28, 2019

Are you challenged with visualizing how you connect to your DNA matches? DNA companies provide match lists, but sometimes we need to take control of our DNA data and organize it in a way that works for us. Creating a genetic family tree for your DNA matches might be easier than you think. Robin Wirthlin, FamilyLocket's new genetic genealogist shares three ways to view your DNA matches in the following article. I'm looking forward to trying each method to see what works best for me. Why don't you do the same! -Diana Organize After you have identified some of your...

   Diana Elder, AG®, and Nicole Dyer

We are mother & daughter professional genealogists sharing ideas for finding ancestors and keeping them close to the heart. Check out our ‘how to’ articles on the blog, then check out our services page for professional research assistance. We are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Read more about us here.  Thanks for visiting!

Robin Wirthlin

We are thrilled to have Robin Wirthlin as our genetic genealogist. Robin has a B.S. in Molecular Biology from BYU and a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University.

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