DNA and Family History: How Genetic Testing Can Advance Your Genealogical Research - Softcover

Pomery, Chris; Jones, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903365708 ISBN 13: 9781903365700

Publisher: PRO Publications, 2004

Synopsis

"DNA And Family History" explains how you can take a DNA test to support your genealogical research, and what you can hope to learn from the results.

Part One explains what a Y-chromosome DNA test is and why genetic genealogy is so interesting. Briefly explaining
the science behind DNA testing, the book outlines the impact on our understanding of our 'deep ancestry' by
describing how humans spread across the globe through a series of prehistoric migrations out of Africa. It then turns to look at how surnames came into use and how our understanding of them will change as DNA testing takes off.

Part Two explains the different types of scenario that family history researchers typically face that a DNA test can help to resolve, together with examples of successful projects to illustrate each type.

Part Three is a practical handbook. It explains how you can 'read' your own DNA test result, how to organize a DNA
project, how to choose the best testing company, and how to interpret, publish and present your project's results.
The book's chapters are interspersed with boxes of text that show key examples and explain the significance of these findings to other family historians.
testing companies. You can also subscribe to an email newsletter that will update you on the key developments in the field of genetic genealogy as they unfold.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

Do you want to explore the findings of your family history research? Are you trying to link people with the same
surname in family trees - or simply curious to understand more about your family's genetic origins?

DNA testing is now being used by thousands of genealogists around the world. "DNA And Family History" is the first guide to this pioneering subject, designed for family historians and suranem study organisers at any stage in their research. In simple language aimed at non-scientists, Chris Pomery examines the background and the issues
explaining:
* the simple process of testing
* how genealogists have used the technology
* how you can organise your own study
* how to choose the right test and test company
* how to interpret and present your results

Edition details

• Publisher: PRO Publications
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903365708
• ISBN 13: 9781903365700
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168