Author Archives: bittle30

DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy Recently, I had the opportunity to compare 2 children’s autosomal DNA against both of their parents.  Since children obtain 50% of their DNA from each parent (except for the X chromosome in males), it stands to reason that all valid autosomal … Continue reading →

DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy Just for fun, for Mother’s Day, here is the visual history of my mitochondrial DNA line.  It’s fun, quick to do and a great way to share DNA information with your family! My daughter. My son. Me … Continue reading →

DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy With all the recent discussion about Ancestry’s new “New Ancestor Discovery” feature rollout, and some wrong individuals being assigned as my ancestors, some people have been asking the question, “How do you know your tree is … Continue reading →

DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy The Who Do You Think You Are? conference in England is over for this year, and once again, we are the beneficiaries.  Family Tree DNA sponsored the DNA Theater at the event, and Dr. Maurice Gleeson … Continue reading →

DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy Compliments of TLC Famed musician Melissa Etheridge is eager to trace the history of her paternal side, having always been very close with her father who passed away. On a family tree that her mother has … Continue reading →

DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy In our personal lives, we have milestones.  Some milestones we work towards and others happen, whether we do anything or not – like birthdays. Some birthdays are considered milestone birthdays – like – when I was … Continue reading →

DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy John Combs is my most distant proven ancestor in the Combs line.  His daughter Luremia, married Moses Estes about 1762 in Amelia County, VA. According to John Combs’ deposition given in 1745, he was about 40 … Continue reading →

DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy This weeks’ episode with Bill Paxton is really outstanding.  Now, I might be biased, because as it turns out, Bill’s ancestor, Benjamin Sharp shares some historic events and locations with some of my ancestors too. Bill … Continue reading →

DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy Unfortunately, TLC didn’t send the pre-screening link this week, so you don’t get my writeup.  Instead, you get theirs, and I’ll be watching right along with you. Courtesy TLC For the first time ever, Who Do … Continue reading →

DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy First of all, let me say that I like AncestryDNA Circles.  Yes there are problems and still things to work out, but all said, I think they have the potential to be beneficial – so long … Continue reading →