Author: Dan

13 Jun

Posted at 02:41h in Newsletter

Good morning fellow DNA containers! Ancestry announced that they'll be updating their DNA ethnicity results for their customers. Since I am pretty sure my sample didn't change, what would cause the results to be updated? If you're interested in knowing why, here's a link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/ancestry-genealogy-website-dna-result-changes-1.4826831 If you're trying to hide from your DNA results or maybe looking for someone who share's your DNA results, here's a link that may interest you: Genealogy sites help birth parents find kids they placed for adoption. But not everyone wants to be found. DeAnn Link is searching for her daughter. She'd be 23 years old now. Read in Chicago Tribune: https://apple.news/Ak56fw9jgS9uZxMByUfLq2A Shared from...

09 May

Posted at 06:49h in Ancestry Explained

Good morning fellow descendants, Many of my clients have grown up with stories of their Native American ancestry, only to be disappointed when it doesn't show up in their DNA. Here's why that may happen. Do you have a sibling? Do they look more like your mom or dad than you do? That's because unless your identical twins you have differing percentages of your parents DNA in your blood. Here's an example of how your Native American DNA could persevere or disappear through just 5 generations and 150 years: Great-Great-Great Grandpa was 100% Native American. He has two boys (gender doesn't matter, just...

09 Jan

Posted at 02:49h in Newsletter

Hello! It’s Dan Nelson, of Dancestors! I hope you and your family are in good spirits and health as we find ourselves in the 2018 holiday season. By the time you read this, you will have already enjoyed a big plate of food, gave thanks, and hopefully spent time with your loved ones, family, and friends. AND!   you survived Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday! After so many years of trying to purchase thoughtful and creative presents for your loved ones, do you find yourself feeling like “you didn’t quite hit the mark” when it came to uniqueness and personalization of your...

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