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11 Apr 2016
Methodology for Elusive Female Ancestors
By Melissa Johnson On 11 April 2016 In Uncategorized
Tracing female ancestors can be one of the most difficult challenges for genealogists. Historically, women had fewer legal rights than the men in their lives. As a result, they were often hidden behind the identities of those
11 Jun 2015
DNA As a Genealogical Source
By Melissa Johnson On 11 June 2015 In Uncategorized
Over the past five years, an increasing number of National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ) articles have incorporated a new genealogical source: DNA test results. While not necessary to solve every genealogical problem, there are instances when DNA test results supply