DNA matches – Family Locket

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...

10 Ways to Group Your DNA Matches into Genetic Networks

Jun 11, 2019

A great way to get the most out of the list of your DNA matches is to separate the people into groups that cluster around one of your ancestral lines. If you can divide your match list into groups, you can focus on finding the most recent common ancestor (MRCA) that you share with that cluster of people. Once that common ancestor or ancestral couple is identified, you can focus your research on one familial line, and identify the DNA that you inherited from the common ancestor(s). The groups of related people are sometimes called “Clusters” or “Genetic Networks.” Goals...

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...