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With their distinct genetic make-up and ancient language, the origin of people from the Basque Country in northern Spain and southern France has long been an enigma. Previously thought to be a population of unmixed hunter-gatherers that survived...

Thinking about attending Genetic Genealogy Ireland 2015 in Dublin?  Click here to read more about it and make your plans for October 9-11.

DNA giveth, and DNA taketh away.  Warren G. Harding was charged during his 1920 Presidential campaign with having an African-American ancestor.   The same genetic test that recently proved he was the father of an illegitimate daughter also proved he...

Member Tests in Progress at FTDNA as of 08/21/2015

Due Date, Batch #, Kit #, Type of Test

09/09/2015, 634, 86314, Family Finder and Backbone SNP Pack

09/09/2015, 634, 376378, Family Finder

09/16/2015, 631, 405908, Family Finder

09/16/2015, 626,...

After nearly 100 years of rumors and historical speculation, DNA testing has confirmed that President Warren Harding had a child out of wedlock - his only biological child - with mistress Nan Britton.  Click here to read the entire story in ABC News.