DNA Toolbox

I recently read a blog post (Linda Stufflebean at Empty Branches on the Family Tree) reminding me that it's useful to include a genealogy toolbox of online resources right on my blog. I have never done this for From Maine to Kentucky, but because recently, I've gotten more interested in DNA testing and analysis (and encouraging family members to test), I thought that a DNA Toolbox might be helpful for me and for my readers.

At the top of my blog, I have added the tab called DNA Resources. Right now, it includes links to my favorite genetic genealogy blogs, links to some online video resources, and links to all the posts I have written about DNA in my research.

I will add to this toolbox in the future when I find new resources for DNA.

If you have a great online resource for DNA, let me know and I will add it.

And if you're inspired to take an autosomal DNA test (where you can find out about your admixture, or ethnicity estimates AND you can see how much DNA you share with cousins and maybe even find new cousins), FamilyTreeDNA is having a Mother's Day sale where their Family Finder DNA test costs only $69. This price is good through this Mother's Day, May 14.

And once your results are in (from whatever test you have taken), please upload them to GEDmatch.com, where you can take advantage of other DNA analysis tools and find cousins who have tested at other DNA companies.