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Scientists who studied genetic material from Richard III's remains found in a Leicester car park say their findings might have profound historical implications.

Their analysis shows that DNA passed down on the maternal side matches that of living...

Here is a link to an article written by CeCe Moore who is a consultant on the TV series Finding Your Roots. 

Names are very useful in tracking down lineages when little or no paper trail exists.  Here is a link to an article that explains how the Irish named their children.  I have found this same naming pattern to be used by everyone in the British Isles,...

Member Tests in Progress at FTDNA as of 11/12/2014

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

12/04/2014, 593, 368674, Y-DNA 37

12/04/2014, 593, 369497, Y-DNA 37

12/11/2014, 594, 336507, Y-DNA 37

12/11/2014, 594, 369346, Y-DNA 37

12/18/2014, 595, 345273,...