Traditional measurements of genetic ancestry rarely offer information on specific ancestors in a family tree. A new approach to genetic ancestry developed by Stanford researchers yields insight into African American history by providing estimates of the number of African and European genealogical ancestors in typical family trees. Family trees, photo albums, and grandparents are often …
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A New Approach to Genetic Genealogy Sheds Light on African American Ancestry
Traditional measurements of genetic ancestry rarely offer information on specific ancestors in a family tree. A new approach to genetic ancestry developed by Stanford researchers yields insight into African American history by providing estimates of the number of African and European genealogical ancestors in typical family trees. Family trees, photo albums, and grandparents are often …
Webinar: “Andiamo! Finding Your Italian Family”
The following announcement was written by the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG). Reminder: you can attend webinars from anywhere in the world: FREE BCG-SPONSORED WEBINAR “Andiamo! Finding Your Italian Family” by Margaret R. Fortier, CG Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 8:00 p.m. (EDT) Why did your Italian ancestor have five cousins all named Joe? Why did …