Episodes
In this installment of the Family History Podcast, we will explore how autosomal DNA, X-chromosome DNA, Y-chromosome DNA and traditional paper trail genealogy can be combined to break through a brick wall in your family tree research.
In this episode, we explore tips and techniques to visually phase your autosomal DNA results to determine which segments were contributed by which of the four grandparents.
This episode examines how police used genetic and traditional genealogy techniques to identify and arrest the Golden State Killer suspect. The genetic genealogy techniques used by police are the same tools available to citizen scientists and family historians to research their family trees. In the case of the Golden State Killer, police were searching for the identity of the person who left DNA at a crime scene. The investigative tool used to identify him was . . . his only family tree.
This introductory installment explores what you can expect in future episodes of the podcast. This episode provides a broad overview of how to research the story of your family through DNA, historical records, interviewing relatives, and your studying the history of your surname. The episode highlights how the digitization of records and the emergence of genetic genealogy have combined to create a golden age to research your family history.