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18 Aug Genealogist for hire- Your DNA is Your Legacy

Posted at 06:28h in Newsletter

Good morning Gene-bearers, A lot of news so far this year on how DNA has helped solve some horrible crimes. That’s good news if want to see criminals off the street, less so if you’re a bad guy. What the Golden State Killer Tells Us About Forensic Genetics: In the year since the arrest of the Golden State Killer, investigative genetic genealogy has emerged as the most powerful crime-fighting tool since DNA itself. Read in WIRED: https://apple.news/Acw9u04BgS8afhZtORqnLTQ Wouldn’t it be interesting to find out you had an alleged vampire in your family tree? A ‘vampire’s’ remains were found in 1990. DNA is giving him a...

19 Jun Search for Ancestors- Crusader DNA and the Strangers in a Box

Posted at 10:52h in Newsletter

Good morning grandchildren of your parent’s parents, I thought I’d just share some good stuff with you on the DNA of your possible ancestors. DNA from medieval Crusader skeletons suggests surprising diversity DNA suggests Crusaders intermarried with local people and their sons also fought. Read in Ars Technica: https://apple.news/ANUy8oBioQzOTt57l4WBVNg If you want to know for sure who you’re ancestors are and have it placed into a beautiful family heirloom for a family member’s birthday, anniversary or Christmas, just reply back and Dan-cestors will be on the case, putting the pieces together and capturing your family’s story! Let Dan-cestors help you find those “strangers in your box”....

13 Jun Ancestor search- Your DNA update & Genealogy sites that help birth parents find kids they placed for adoption- but not everyone wants to be found.

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...

06 Apr Genealogist website- A DNA Website Wants to Upload Einstein’s DNA

Posted at 02:44h in Newsletter

A DNA Website Wants to Upload Einstein’s DNA The Atlantic Companies are now analyzing old envelopes and stamps. Who has the right to test a dead person’s DNA? Read the full story Shared from Apple News Find out if Einstein is in your tree!...

09 Mar Genealogy search- NYTimes: When Affluent Families Dig Up Their Past

Posted at 02:46h in Newsletter

Here's a story from The New York Times that I thought you'd find interesting: Families with great wealth or businesses are using their histories to help their heirs guide their enterprises — or at least appreciate how hard earlier generations worked to acquire their money. Read More...

09 Jan Genealogist for hire Wishful Wednesday

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...