Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History

• Jonny Perl @DNAPainter chats with the Genealogy Guy

  Discover the fascinating story behind dna painter with Jonny Perl, a web developer and genealogist who turned his own dna testing experience into an invaluable tool for family history enthusiasts. In this episode,Jonny shares how dna painter helps users visualize family trees, interpret dna matches, and uncover relationships through powerful features like chromosome mapping, the shared cm project, and the "what are the odds" tool. He also discusses the latest updates, including ancestral trees and the brick walls report, and teases future AI enhancements. plus, learn how dna painter prioritizes privacy—no dna uploads required! tune in now for an inspiring deep dive into the future of genetic genealogy! 

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• Donna Rutherford gives insight into using DNA with the Genealogy Guy

  Donna Rutherford chats with the Genealogy Guy on Armchair Genealogy Podcast about the basics of genealogy and DNA, emphasizing the importance of understanding DNA matches and ethnicity estimates. She explains that DNA tests provide ethnicity estimates based on reference panels and that different companies use varying algorithms. Rutherford advises uploading DNA results to multiple databases to expand match pools. She clarifies that DNA matches are relatives who share DNA and explains the concept of Centimorgans, which indicate genetic closeness. Rutherford also touches on the challenges of working with private trees and the use of "quick and dirty" research trees to avoid errors. She encourages using social media and sleuthing techniques to uncover connections.

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• Laura House, genetic genealogist @Ancestry chats with the Genealogy Guy

  What secrets might your dna hold? Laura House, a genetic genealogist at Ancestry, joins Genealogy Guy on armchair genealogy. In this insightful conversation, Laura reveals the unexpected twists and turns that can unfold when using genealogy DNA tests. She urges listeners to be aware of the potential surprises that may arise, such as finding out about non-biological parents or previously unknown half-siblings. Laura stresses that this knowledge can provide much-needed closure and answers for those seeking to uncover their biological heritage. Don't miss out on the chance to hear from one of the world's foremost experts on genetic genealogy.

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• Dr. Nicholas Dixon chat with the Genealogy Guy about history, academic study and genealogy

  Dr. Nicholas Dixon emphasises the collaborative nature of the genealogy community and the willingness of professionals to help each other. He highlights the unique angle of bringing academic history to genealogy, which is not common in the academic world.He also highlights the role of local family history societies in sharing knowledge and resources.

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• Helen Forster chats about Digital legacies

  Helen Forster, a director at HTF Legal Limited, discusses with the Genealogy Guy the importance of digital legacy planning. She highlighted that only 27% of people know what will happen to their digital assets upon death, and only 9% have a clear plan. Digital assets include monetary investments and sentimental items like photos. She emphasized the need for digital executors to manage these assets, noting that 1 in 4 estates are contested. Forster also discussed the challenges of accessing digital assets post-death, such as needing passwords or thumbprints. She advised creating digital backups and shared folders to ensure family access to important data.

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