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I'm Jennifer, and I'm an Occasional Genealogist... sort of. For over ten years I've been a professional genealogist. I started researching my own family nearly 30 years ago. Like many of you, I started as an Occasional Genealogist. I had to squeeze research in while in school and while working full-time. Then I got my first genealogy job and for awhile, it was genealogy all the time. Now I have two kids. I do other people's genealogy constantly but my own? Coming up with ways to do great genealogy, despite all the interruptions, is now mandatory.

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What To Do While You Wait for DNA Matches to Respond

Are you trying to make progress using your DNA results but aren't sure what to do? This post is for you. You can try these tips and suggestions to get more from your DNA results. I started this list as part of my post about contacting AncestryDNA matches . These were suggestions of what to do while you wait…
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Why is AncestryDNA Different?

UPDATE: I no longer recommend testing at AncestryDNA. Currently, there are severe limitations to the tools they offer and your options for third-party tools are now being limited. If you've already tested at AncestryDNA, this post will help you use those results but for faster results, consider a site with more to…
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How to Contact AncestryDNA Matches

Are you looking for help on how to contact your AncestryDNA? You're in the right place. It's easier than you thought when you searched for help! [If you're looking for my post with AncestryDNA messaging templates, you can find it here .] How to Contact Ancestry DNA Matches The only way to contact an…