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| very useful tool in many areas of interest. We | | | | majority of genealogists are females. Females |
| are all familiar with its use in criminal and paternal | | | | often lose track of their maternal lines over time |
| work, but it is also proving to be an incredible | | | | as they marry and have their surname changed. |
| resource in genealogy research. | | | | By going through mtDNA testing one can learn |
| - Genetic Genealogy | | | | more about their maternal lineage. |
| Genealogy has long been a part of our society | | | | - Y Chromosome Testing |
| and an avid hobby of many. Though rewarding, it | | | | As many know Y chromosomes are passed on |
| can often prove to be quite frustrating to even | | | | from father to son. What many don't know is |
| the most experienced genealogist. Paper searches | | | | that the Y chromosome is passed on virtually |
| are time consuming and often lead to damaged | | | | unchanged. This can be very useful in genetic |
| and illegible documents. | | | | genealogy and is the most used form of it. If |
| Genetic Genealogy is quickly solving these | | | | someone suspects that they are a relative of a |
| problems as a simple DNA test can provide | | | | deceased man they can find out for sure through |
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| quality or authenticity. In addition to their validity, | | | | a direct ancestor of that man and then when |
| results from genetic genealogy also withstand the | | | | both are tested, Y chromosomes can be |
| test of time. As opposed to paper records, the | | | | compared and a match can be verified. |
| DNA records used for your genetic genealogy will | | | | Genetic Genealogy is quickly becoming the future |
| not fade away or get damaged with time. | | | | of Genealogy Research and will prove to be ever |
| - mtDNA Testing | | | | more useful with the passing of time. |
| You may be wondering what mtDNA testing is. | | | | Kent Fairbourn is the Great Grandson of John A. |
| The "mt" stands for mitochondrial, a term we | | | | Scorup (a member of the Cowboy Hall of Fame) |
| won't go into too deeply, since the important fact | | | | and a Client Account Specialist for 10x Marketing, |
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| As such, mtDNA testing is used to trace a | | | | Relative Genetics to learn more about Genetic |
| person's maternal heritage. | | | | Genealogy. |