Tag: genealogy research
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🧬 Clustering Cousins: What My DNA Matches Are Trying to Tell Me.
In my exploration of genetic genealogy, I recently used the AutoCluster tool from GEDmatch, this time with the non-endogamous setting. This approach allowed me to focus on genuine, mid-range matches that often reflect recent, traceable ancestry — and the results revealed how certain relatives cluster through shared DNA, while others stand intriguingly apart. 🧩 What’s…
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Unveiling Ancestry: Using Historic Maps for Genealogy Research
Exploring the Richness of Old Maps Genealogy research can often feel like piecing together a puzzle, where old maps such as tithe maps and Griffith’s Valuation play a crucial role. These historical documents provide context about the land and the people who once occupied it, offering valuable insights into family histories. Importance of Tithe Maps…