Research Like a Pro with DNA by Diana Elder
Diana Elder . Unknown Year . English
Would you like to use DNA evidence in your genealogy research? Do you have thousands of cousin matches, but no idea what to do next? Perhaps you have found some evidence to support your theories, but are not confident in your conclusions. Learn a step-by-step method to organize and use your DNA test results to find and confirm ancestors in your family tree. Diana Elder, AG, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin share the method they use in their professional research to incorporate DNA with documentary evidence. Study the methodology in each chapter, then apply it in your own research by completing the associated task. You will group and evaluate your matches, diagram descent from the common ancestor, plan next research steps, track correspondence and research in a log, and write a report incorporating DNA evidence. Work samples and templates are included.
Categories: Literary Fiction
About the Author
Nicole Dyer is a genealogist, writer, and speaker. Her research interests include the United States Mid-South Region, the Civil War, and 19th century England. She is the creator of Family Locket where she and her mother, Diana, collaborate to share family history ideas in three main subject areas: research tips, creating and sharing family history, and LDS family history. Nicole graduated from Brigham Young University in 2008 with a degree in History Teaching. She is passionate about helping teens connecting to the past by researching their family and local history. She created “Family History Storytime,” a program for preschool age children and their parents at the Tucson Family History Center. Children learn about family trees, relationships, heirlooms, and more through stories, songs, and crafts. Nicole hosts the “Family History for Children Blog Link Up” at Family Locket each month and loves learning new ways to help children learn about family history. Nicole is a member of the Steering Committee for the Pima County Genealogy Society and speaks regularly at genealogy conferences and events.
