Choosing the right DNA test and using the simplest techniques to make the most of that DNA result is a game changer in genealogy research. The modern day family historian must learn and use different techniques than traditional genealogy researching, although the same traditional and established research techniques are still vitally important to proving online family history trees. The techniques of building these orphan trees and maintaining focus on them within a large genealogy database in the new challenge. In this video Peter Calver, founder of the Lost Cousins web site, gives a presentation of his best recommendations. He explains DNA matching and centimorgans and simple techniques to help track down and understand those DNA matches.
With thanks to Peter, and to the FHZG group who invited FHUGThe Family Historian User Group is a group of user with wide-ranging experience, from newcomers to very experienced users, all of whom are very willing to shared their knowledge about the programme. member to join them for the presentation when it was given.