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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...

RLP 69 – DNA Tools Part 1: Clustering, Pedigree Triangulation, WATO

RLP 69 – DNA Tools Part 1: Clustering, Pedigree Triangulation, WATO

Nov 4, 2019

Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is a discussion with Robin Wirthlin about how to use DNA tools and methodology in your genetic genealogy. This is part 1 of DNA tools, focusing on creating genetic networks, pedigree triangulation, and the What are the Odds tool at DNA Painter. We grouped these together because they are usually the first tools and methods to use. You don't need segment information or chromosome browsers to use these tools. You can use your AncestryDNA results and create clusters, find where your pedigree intersects with the matches in that cluster, and answer your research...

RLP 68 – Interview with Dana Leeds about the Leeds Method and the RLP Study Group

RLP 68 – Interview with Dana Leeds about the Leeds Method and the RLP Study Group

Oct 28, 2019

Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Dana Leeds about her method of color clustering DNA Matches. This is called the Leeds Method. When she first shared her method last year, it became an instant success. The Autocluster reports created at Genetic Affairs and the Collins Leeds method are both based on the Leeds Method of color clustering. Listen in to hear all about the Leeds Method and Dana's experience doing the Research Like a Pro study group. Links Genetic Genealogy Tips and Techniques Facebook group Genetic Affairs - AutoCluster tool based on the Leeds Method...

10 Ways to Group Your DNA Matches into Genetic Networks

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...

Adding Shared Matches and Genetic Networks to Your Research by Blaine Bettinger #RootsTech 2019

Adding Shared Matches and Genetic Networks to Your Research by Blaine Bettinger #RootsTech 2019

Feb 28, 2019

I attended Blaine Bettinger's DNA class entitled "Adding Shared Matches and Genetic Networks to Your Research" today (Thursday) at RootsTech 2019. I'm excited to share my notes with you. Description Shared matching and genetic clusters are among some of the most powerful tools genealogists have to work with DNA evidence. We will look at some company and third-party tools that allow us to use these powerful networks! About Blaine Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., is a professional genealogist specializing in DNA evidence, and founder of DNA Central (www.DNA-Central.com), a membership portal for DNA education. He is the author of The Family...

Solving an Adoptee Case with DNA Networks and Mind Mapping

Solving an Adoptee Case with DNA Networks and Mind Mapping

Jul 5, 2018

Are you struggling to make sense of the clues to your ancestry found in DNA results? Maybe you're an adoptee or working on an adoptee line in your family history. You might be missing an entire branch of your family tree and need a way to discover it using DNA. I recently helped my adopted sister, Nancy, identify her biological father through DNA networks and mind mapping. Today I'm sharing how I did it. I wrote about my sister's story in Using DNA to Find Biological Parents: 3 Tips to Get Started and a Case Study I'm happy to report that through...

   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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