Choosing the best test taker for matches

Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Diana's RLP with DNA 4 Study Group project to prove the parentage of Hickman Monroe Shults, her 3rd-great-grandfather. Long standing documentary research has shown that Hickman was the son of Martin Shults, but Diana shares how she wanted to test this research with DNA evidence. She shares the first four steps of the research like a pro with DNA process and her progress.

Links

Proving a Parent-Child Link Using Ancestry Thrulines Part 1 - by Diana - https://familylocket.com/proving-a-parent-child-link-using-ancestry-dna-thrulines-and-documentary-research-part-1/

East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference - https://ecggc.org/

Knox Trail Ances-Tree Store - Brent Chadwick's website where you can buy his Word template with macros for helping you number your genealogy - http://knoxtrailancestree.com/index.php/store

The Family Tree Problem Solver: Tried-and-True Tactics for Tracing Elusive Ancestors by Martha Hoffman Rising - affiliate link to Amazon - https://amzn.to/3OXHLcj

Using DNA for Clues with Colonial Ancestors: Quality vs Quantity - by Heidi Mathis - https://familylocket.com/using-dna-for-clues-with-colonial-ancestors-quality-vs-quantity/

Calculating Pedigree Collapse on DNA Matches - by Jayne Ekins at https://www.yourdnaguide.com/ydgblog/calculating-the-pedigree-collapse-effect-in-your-dna-matches

Research Like a Pro Resources

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d

Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/

RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/

Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources

Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx

Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/

RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/

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