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Tracey Porpora June 1, 2001 updated on August 18, 2017

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How to Use Shared DNA to Determine Relationships

Editors of Family Tree Magazine August 15, 2018 updated on August 14, 2018

DNA testing has opened up new doors for researchers hoping to find their birth parents. This chart will help you use the shared cM data in your DNA results to figure out...

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Lisa’s Picks: Your Genealogy Summer

Lisa Louise Cooke August 14, 2018 updated on August 14, 2018

Family Tree Podcast producer and Genealogy Gems founder Lisa Louise Cooke is in the know when it comes to all things Genealogy. Check out her favorite family history books,...

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5 Types of Ancestors’ Land Records You Should Look For

Family Tree Editors August 12, 2018 updated on August 8, 2018

Looking for clues about your ancestors' relationships and migration patterns? Discover your ancestry and find family history with these five type of genealogy land records.

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