Granddaughter Finds Her Roots with mtDNA and Historical Records
A FamilyTreeDNA customer shares her inspiring journey of uncovering her maternal lineage using mtDNA, autosomal DNA, and Group Projects. Her research led to the remarkable discovery of a connection to one of the King's Daughters.
Using Y-DNA to Discover the Scottish Connection Between Two Lineages
Susan Hedeen and Tim Duncan explain how Big Y-700 testing, a coordinated outreach effort, and several trips to Scotland helped them discover the origin of two Scottish lineages.
Uncovering Surname Origins: Mark’s Journey with FamilyTreeDNA
Join Mark Bankston as he unravels his family's Swedish heritage, discovering surprising lineage connections. Curiosity led him to a revelation. What will your DNA reveal about your past?
Discovering Irish Roots: Paul’s Journey with FamilyTreeDNA
Paul McMonagle made a surprising discovery about his father's lineage when he took a Y-37 test. He discovered his Irish roots, connected with Y-DNA matches, and found his place on the Tree of Mankind.
Family Finder Helps Reunite Jewish Family Torn Apart by Holocaust
Holocaust survivor's grandchild uses DNA testing to rediscover lost family.
Y-DNA: The Ultimate Course for Tracing Your Family History
Discover the power of Y-DNA for genealogy with Your DNA Guide's three-week course. Learn to analyze results, solve mysteries, and answer your burning questions.
Group Projects for Irish Ancestry: How DNA Testing and Collaboration Have Benefited Family History Research
Learn how DNA testing and Group Projects have transformed Irish genealogy research with Margaret O’Shea-Jordan.
Big Y-700 Confirms African Ancestry For “Old Jock” Perkins Family
Laurie Constantino shares her journey about validating Old Jock Perkin’s african ancestry through documented research and DNA testing.
Jeff’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
Jeff and his brother both decided to take a DNA test, and that's when Jeff's FamilyTreeDNA story begins to reveal some surprises.
Ivy’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
When Ivy was 20 years old, her mother told her that she was conceived through a hospital-run sperm donor program in New York.