by Jennifer Zinck | 09 November 2013 | Conferences, DNA, Technology
It’s that time of year again! Genetic Genealogy enthusiasts have gathered at the Sheraton North Houston for the 9th Annual International Conference on Genetic Genealogy. This year lab tours were offered on Friday as well as Monday, which is great for those who...
by Jennifer Zinck | 24 April 2013 | DNA, General, Genetic Genealogy
I have already taken an autosomal DNA test. Should I test my parent(s)? The answer is YES! Absolutely! Because of the random way in which autosomal DNA is inherited, each child only receives a portion of each parent’s DNA. The child is made up of 50% from the...
by Jennifer Zinck | 23 April 2013 | DNA, General
Most of my maternal heritage is English and Irish. My mother has many Family Tree DNA Family Finder matches for her autosomal DNA but I cannot tell whether they came from her mother’s side or her father’s side. In order to try to sort this out, I need to...
by Jennifer Zinck | 14 November 2012 | Conferences, DNA, General, Genetic Genealogy
ISOGG FTDNA Chapter Meeting Sunday morning at the conference always starts with a meeting of the International Society of Genetic Genealogists (ISOGG) FTDNA Chapter. ISOGG President Katherine Borges reminded everyone that ISOGG is a free support network for genetic...
by Jennifer Zinck | 04 March 2012 | General
For some, a visit to the National Archives is routine but for those of us who don’t live nearby, it is a special treat. Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit NARA in Waltham, Massachusetts, attend a 1940 Census Workshop sponsored by the Massachusetts Society...
