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Documents and DNA: Telling the Story of Janine Cloud’s Paternal Line
Explore the Cloud paternal line, a tangled history of Cherokee ancestry, the Trail of Tears, and ancestry mysteries unraveled through DNA testing.
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FamilyTreeDNA Has Added 5,000 Ancient Connections to Our Database
With 5,000 ancient connections within our database, we are able to track ancient haplogroup migrations.
November 22, 2022
How to Use DNA Testing to Uncover Your Native American Ancestry
Learn how to use DNA testing and family history to determine your Native American ancestry.
November 4, 2022
13 Steps To Help Find Your Native American Ancestors
Learn how testing your DNA can help you determine who in your family has Native American ancestry.
October 10, 2022
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022: Origins and Celebrations
Celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day are relatively new, but the holiday's history dates back centuries.
May 20, 2022
Revolutionary Discovery: Male Lineage Alters First Americans’ History
An Oregon man discovers his Y-DNA is shared with an ancient man, whose remains were found in Nevada’s Lovelock cave.