How to Communicate with Your DNA Matches the Proper Way

Published: Wed, 02/20/19

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Vol. 24, No. 8 — February 20, 2019

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Today's Winners: Jay Carollo

Genealogy Gold Podcast

Valentine’s Day and Our Ancestors

Do you enjoy sending Valentine’s Day cards to those you love and admire? So did your ancestors. Here is a little bit about the history of the tradition of sending Valentine’s Day cards, and how the tradition can tell you some interesting information about your ancestors themselves.

How to Communicate with Your DNA Matches the Proper Way

Have you tried sending introductory emails to your DNA matches on DNA testing sites and gotten a poor response rate? You're not alone. It's all too common in the DNA world. Today, I’ll share with you some excellent tips on how to get more of your matches to respond to you.

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The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 4: Re-Tracing the Steps of the Ancestors

Martha Jane Willick’s grandchildren gather together to go over the list of clues found by previous generations that she left them. There are some amazing historic and genealogical discoveries in that list that would be the envy of any genealogist. However, each clue points to another one. What is the most recent clue, and where will it lead the grandchildren as they take over the hunt for the Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright?

Why is Doing Irish Genealogy so Challenging, and What Can You Do about It?

Irish ancestry isn't always the easiest to explore, but there are ways around the typical brick walls. Today, I’ll give you some tips for getting the info you need on your Irish ancestors.

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American Folklore: Kansas

We're continuing our American Folklore series to Kansas. It has had thousands of years of human habitation in an odd and intriguing geographical environment. This has made it ripe for folklore of all kinds from both European and Native cultures. Here are some of the highlights of the folklore of the state of Kansas.