The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast

RLP 203: Proving a Parent-Child Link with Ancestry Thrulines - Part 1

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May 30, 2022
They walk through using Ancestry ThruLines and shared matches to test a long‑standing parentage claim with DNA. They explain clustering, pedigree collapse, and choosing the best match to test. Tools and workflows for tracking, diagramming, and documenting DNA leads are highlighted. Practical next steps include targeted testers and searching records to fill a multi-decade gap.
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ADVICE

Use ThruLines Then Extend Trees

  • Use ThruLines to find initial candidate matches, then follow shared matches to build out farther-reaching trees.
  • Extend other users' trees via FamilySearch when their public trees don't go back far enough.
INSIGHT

Public Trees Limit ThruLines Visibility

  • Many promising ThruLines matches are missed when users' trees don't extend far enough.
  • Extending public trees reveals repeat surnames and patterns that confirm lineages faster.
ADVICE

Visualize Descendants With Pazilla

  • Try Pazilla to visualize descendants from a FamilySearch ID and spot mitochondrial or Y-line testing candidates.
  • Use color and layout to quickly find end-of-line branches and likely testers.
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