DNA Genealogy

18 May 2009 by Libbi.

Matt’s on travel, but here’s a look at recent news stories involving DNA and genealogy:

Juaneno Dis-enrollment by the Rivera Group

Tulsa Native American Times - ‎4 hours ago‎

… membership for Juanenos is a combination of several controversial definitions - blood quantum and genealogy, as well as the possibility of DNA. …

Shiver me timbers — Blackbeard not an Englishman?

Winnipeg Free Press - ‎May 17, 2009‎

But Kevin P. Duffus said his review of archives and genealogical research indicates that Blackbeard was probably Edward Beard, son of a landowner in Bath in …

MICHAEL E. PALMER’S ALMANAC: DNA research finally confirms ‘Roots …

Tuscaloosa News (subscription) - ‎May 16, 2009‎

In 2007, Chris Haley, 46, accepted an invitation from professional genealogist Megan Smolenyak to submit a DNA sample for genealogical research. …

Genealogy class May 30

Russellville Courier - ‎May 15, 2009‎

A genealogy class on using DNA testing in genealogy research, presented by Dr. Buford J. Suffridge, is scheduled from 11 am to noon May 30 at the Pope …

How Brad Pitt And Barack Obama Are Related

Forbes - ‎May 14, 2009‎

Its allure, Sullivan says, is its vast database of global records that help the world’s millions of genealogy hobbyists connect to their pasts. …

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Receives the Ralph Lowell Award, Public …

Earthtimes (press release) - ‎May 14, 2009‎

Professor Gates is the first filmmaker to employ genealogy and genetic science to provide an understanding of African American history. …

Community calendar

News Sentinel - ‎May 13, 2009‎

♦CLIMBING YOUR DNA: GENETIC GENEALOGY: May 22-23, Allen County Public Library, Theater Lower Level 2, 900 Library Plaza. Registration required: 421-1225, …

Ancestry.com Marks Milestone in User-Generated Family History Content

PR Newswire (press release) - ‎May 12, 2009‎

The Generations Network also includes myfamily.com, Genealogy.com, Rootsweb.ancestry.com, MyCanvas.com, dna.ancestry.com, Family Tree Maker and Ancestry …

HealthNewsDigest.com

Direct-to-Consumer Genetics: Has a New Era of Healthcare Arrived?

HealthNewsDigest.com - ‎May 10, 2009‎

These tests use DNA analysis and web-based tools to provide insight into a person’s ancestry, genealogy and propensities to many traits and diseases. …

Royal Gazette

Frances Furbert in native Bermuda dress for a previous Native …

Royal Gazette - ‎May 8, 2009‎

They had already done some genealogy research back in Bermuda. “A man stopped to help them,” said Ms Murphy. “His name was David Weeden, the son of Everett …

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