Seeing Brazilian Church Records – Searchable Databases
When I first took my DNA test years ago with 23andMe, the last thing I expected to find was Brazilian cousins. As I wrote to them, many stated that they are always known that their ancestors were from Brazil and didn’t realize that they would match with cousins from the Caribbean. Although I am born…
Where to Find Church Records for the US Virgin Islands?
As you know, the US Virgin Islands consist of 3 islands which are Saint Thomas, Saint John and Saint Croix. Trying to find family for these islands is not as difficult as it used to be and not as impossible as many seem to think. There are films and digitized church records available online. This…
How Recent was an Ancestor from a Region?
One of the struggles that we deal with is trying to figure out when an ancestor from a specific region of the world occurred when reviewing your DNA results. 23andMe recently added a new feature to DNA results that will help many in determining when to search for a specific ancestor and where. The new…
Genealogy Help for All of the Caribbean
Was hoping that I would be able to post one more island before classes start for me on Monday, however my weekend proved to be too busy. I will not be able to post again until Spring break as I’m in classes full time and studying for a certification exam. However, I failed to mentioned…
Finding Your Ancestry in Antigua and Barbuda
I am hoping to be able to cover a few more countries before classes begin for me on Monday as I am attending classes full time as well as working full time. I will be going on silent mode for the most part since my schedule is busy. So I wanted to cover Antigua and…
What To Do With Your DNA Test Kit And How To Understand It?
So now that you’ve had your DNA tested for genealogical purposes, what to do with it? One of the best free tools online that I’ve come across is GEDMatch. GEDMatch is a website that allows you to upload your DNA file, analyze it further, and provides an ability to find genetic DNA cousins who tested…