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RLP 205: Proving a Parent-Child Link Using Ancestry Thrulines Part 2

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Jun 13, 2022
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ADVICE

Combine DNA And Documentary Research

  • Verify parent-child hypotheses using both DNA clustering and documentary evidence together.
  • Create a clear research objective before testing DNA ThruLines to guide focused research.
INSIGHT

ThruLines Extends Your Match Threshold

  • Ancestry ThruLines picks up genetic network matches that may be below your internal match threshold.
  • Use shared-match checks and clustering to confirm those ThruLines matches belong to your target genetic network.
ANECDOTE

Locality Research Guided The Focus

  • Diana researched Bib (Perry) County, Alabama to confirm Martin's presence around 1821 and found records beginning in 1816.
  • She noted the county sat on the edge of Creek Nation lands and county formation timing matched family migration.
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