What Can I Do With My DNA Results?

I've tested at a number of DNA companies. I've taken a FamilyFinder test, an autosomal test, a mitochondrial DNA test, and I've had a male relative take a Y-DNA test. I've got my results. I've got my matches. Now what?

I'm not a genetic genealogist. I'm not a scientist. I'm not even scientifically inclined. However, I've spent some time working through my DNA matches and making connections in my family tree.

Join me and Mags Gaulden of Grandma's Genes for this week's Genealogy with a Canadian Twist webinar as explore and discuss what can be done with DNA results to further family history research. 

We'll be looking at Ancestry DNA, FamilyTreeDNA, 23andMe, MitoYDNA and Living DNA. 

© Copyright by Kathryn Lake Hogan, 2020. All Rights Reserved.

Take Your Family History in a Different Direction with Workshop 2020

Workshop 2020

Early Bird Registration is Now Open

From getting better organized with Evernote, discovering new cousins with DNA, researching ancestors who needed help, and sharing your stories, our workshop will take your family history in different, and perhaps, new directions.

Registration for our Workshop 2020 is now open. Take advantage of the early bird pricing and save 25% off the regular workshop price.

Your registration includes: 

• access to ALL live sessions
• an electronic copy of the syllabus
• access to the archived recording of the entire event for two weeks after the workshop

All the details about the workshop speakers, topics and the schedule plus how to register can be found by clicking here.

Hurry! Early bird pricing ends September 7, 2020.

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Genealogy with a Canadian Twist Webinar: WikiTree and DNA with Mags Gaulden

Topic: WikiTree and DNA with Mags Gaulden
Get your questions ready! This webinar is for anyone and everyone interested in DNA and how to use it with WikiTree. Our special guest is Mags Gaulden who is a WikiTree Ambassador, and a genetic genealogist. We'll be learning how to incorporate our DNA results into WikiTree, and how to use this as cousin bait to further our family history research connections.

Host:
Kathryn Lake Hogan of Looking4Ancestors
 

Guest Presenter: Mags Gaulden of Grandma's Genes

Panelists:
Christine Woodcock of Genealogy Tours of Scotland
Lianne Kruger of iFamilyHistory

Webinar Date and Times
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
7:00 pm Halifax
8:00 pm Toronto / New York
7:00 pm Winnipeg / Chicago
6:00 pm Edmonton / Denver
5:00 pm Vancouver / San Francisco

Wednesday, April 8, 2020
1:00 am London
2:00 am Berlin
9:00 am Perth
11:00 am Brisbane
12:00 noon Sydney
2:00 pm Auckland

**double-check the date and correct time for your time zone upon registration**

Click Here to Register for the FREE webinar

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A Canadian Connection to Richard III

Have researchers at the University of Leicester found the remains of Richard III?

Since August, I have been following the fascinating story about Richard III and his Canadian 17th generation grand nephews and niece.

Researchers from the University of Leicester have been digging at the site of Grey Friars Church with the hope of finding human remains. Recently, a grave was discovered beneath the church. The researchers are currently analyzing the remains. There is strong evidence the corpse could be Richard III. According to Leicester University director of corporate affairs, Richard Taylor "the skeleton displayed spinal abnormalities consistent with contemporary accounts of Richard's appearance."
However, the real proof is Canadian. The Canadian connection to Richard III comes from his 16th generation grand-niece, Joy Ibsen. Ibsen was born in England and immigrated to Canada after World War II. Her children have taken DNA tests which confirm they have mtDNA that matches Richard III's mother, Cecily Neville, Duchess of York. The Ibsens are direct descendants of Richard III's eldest sister, Anne of York.

It will be a few months before the tests are complete, and the results revealed. In the meantime, you can follow this story as well.

Sources:
Canadian family holds genetic key to Richard III puzzle
Canadian's DNA key to confirming whether new found corpse is Richard III
Richard III dig:'Strong evidence' bones are lost king
Canadians DNA sought to prove human remains belong to King Richard III


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