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Here is a link to a very instructive article in the latest edition of Ancestry Magazine.  This article shows you how to use the censuses to find clues about your ancestors.  This article is a must read for all serious researchers.

We recently received the following announcement from an Irishman named Dr. Tyrone Bowes:

Dear Sir/Madam,
As the Administrator of the Phillips Surname I am hoping that you will pass on the details of this new website http://www.irishorigenes.com/

The following tests were underway at FTDNA as of 9 October 2011:

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

10/12/2011, 427, 202983, Refine 37 to 67 markers

10/19/2011, 428, 198908, Refine 37 to 67 markers

11/02/2011, 430, 210403, Refine 37 to 67...

A mixed race and European couple, who are expecting twins, have about a one in 500 chance that the babies will have different skin colours. Fifty years ago these twin births were almost unheard of, but with the number of interracial relationships...

October is Family History Month and GeneTree is having a HUGE sale to celebrate families!

Y DNA 46 marker test is now *$99.00
mtDNA test is now *$129.00

* regular price is $179.00 each

Preserve your family's genetic record by ordering a test for...