Tag: Tools

Genome Mate

Genome Mate

by Justin Durand

This seems promising, but it’s a lot of work. I keep wondering what benefit I think I’m getting, exactly. 

“When tracing your family tree, whether through traditional genealogy or by making use of DNA testing, ongoing success will rely on a few simple factors: patience, luck, and good organizational skills.  You may not be able to control your luck, and you may struggle with patience, but you absolutely can take charge of your records and results.  Whether your FTDNA Family Finder results yield 10 matches or 10,000, one free third party tool you want to take advantage of to help keep track of and understand the significance of your results is Genome Mate.“

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Vacation Genealogy

Vacation Genealogy

by Justin Durand

“There is still plenty of time left for summer travels, or perhaps you prefer the cooler months, in the fall, when the air is cooler and the kids have returned to school. Regardless of when your next adventure is booked, be sure to check out our list of travel apps for the family history traveler.“

My dream would be to be so organized I have the right app at the right time on a trip planned well enough that I get some genealogy out of it. The best I can do is remember bits and pieces to share with my fellow travelers: “Oh look, Green River. One of my ancestors was a pioneer here. His son had a store in Grand Junction.“