GENEALOGY BLOG
Welcome to my blog. I'll be discussing, genealogy,
DNA and general family research. I've written several genealogy tutorials and lessons.
I provide advice on how to handle various research problems.
I've also included some entertaining stories about research cases I've been involved with.
A list of my blog posts are shown below.
Each page has a comments section. Feel free to comment or ask any questions you might have.
If you have an idea for a blog post, or a private question, email me anytime.
To find out more about me and my research, visit my homepage,
www.nelsonDNA.com .
January 4, 2023
Yes, it can. Find out what submitting DNA to a genealogy site can do.
January 16, 2023
There's a clear winner when it comes to geneology kits. Find out which is best.
January 29th, 2023
Many people still don't know about the power of DNA. Let me help you understand.
February 2, 2023
An example of how easily DNA can solve a mystery.
February 13, 2023
Check your DNA matches. Find out who those high matches are.
February 24, 2023
An unsolved family mystery. Do you know who Liskey is?
March 3, 2023
A missing person found after 70 years. Read the full story here.
March 7, 2023
If you're on Ancestry or 23 and Me, upload to GEDmatch. It's FREE!
March 17, 2023
Yes, it's true. That adoption info you have might not be real.
March 28, 2023
Simple genealogy information for beginners.
April 4, 2023
Learn about half relationships, removed cousins, and more.
April 16, 2023
Test your knowledge of genetic relationships with my simple online quiz.
May 1, 2023
Making contact may not be easy. Try these simple tips.
May 16, 2023
Think about how your existence might affect others before proceeding.
June 2, 2023
Understanding relationships from distant generations can be important.
June 11, 2023
Are you really a descendent of the family you think are?
June 15, 2023
DNA matches in this range are very important. Do not ignore them.
July 1, 2023
A story about the importance of thorough investigation in genealogy.
July 10, 2023
Learn how to understand centimorgan numbers and find your family.
July 28, 2023
Age isn't the only factor involved when figuring out generational relationships.
August 8, 2023
A story about a New York City foundling and the challenges of DNA research.
August 21, 2023
Find out what genealogical research can reveal about a family's medical history.
September 6, 2023
A genealogy tutorial. Can you find the missing grandma?
September 15, 2023
Find out how DNA can solve an eighty year old paternity court case.
October 1, 2023
DNA confirms a crime occurred almost 100 years ago.
October 8, 2023
Never underestimate the power of a single DNA match.
October 20, 2023
Another story involving a single DNA match discovery.
November 5, 2023
Should you be concerned about privacy on genealogy sites? Probably not.
November 21, 2023
Use my online calculator to help determine relationships on your match list.
December 9, 2023
Listen to an interview in which I discuss various genealogy topics.
December 28, 2023
Still looking for someone? Add them to my list.
January 12, 2024
Getting a genealogist involved in your search might be a smart idea. Find out why.
January 29, 2024
Another genealogy tutorial... with a very unusual outcome.
February 20, 2024
An adoptee was given false information about the identity of a birthparent.
March 8, 2024
A step-by-step guide to genetic genealogy, with a tutorial.
March 19, 2024
Researching your family may reveal secrets you never imagined.
April 10, 2024
Find out how a simple DNA match turned into an unexpected relationship.
April 27, 2024
Determine relationships by looking at family trees.
May 10, 2024
You'll be surprised how many people don't know who their real father is.
May 28, 2024
A simplified look at centimorgans for those of you who still don't get it.
June 11, 2024
I created a promotional video for this website with the help of AI. Check it out.
June 24, 2024
Even low centimorgan values can be important. Find out why.
July 10, 2024
Don't be afraid to share your list. Find out how helpful it can be.
July 24, 2024
With a little luck, I may be able to find your birth parent without DNA.
August 8, 2024
A surprising number of babies were sold to celebrities in the 1940s and 50s.
August 23, 2024
Learn about the randomness of DNA and why it can cause confusion.
September 7, 2024
The story of an unexpected discovery after finding a birth parent.
September 22, 2024
Can you identify four people's relationships with only centimorgan numbers?
October 5, 2024
I found Susan's family... but no one wants to believe it!
November 10, 2024
A family where everyone is related to everyone else.
December 11, 2024
I've finally completed fifty blog posts. Did you learn anything?
