Category Archives: Daily Journal

It’s Time for the 5th Annual iGene Awards

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Steve

The Academy of Genealogy and Family History (aka The Carnival of Genealogy) has once again requested that bloggers select the best of the previous year’s articles for iGene Awards. iGene Award Alas, I should have expected this!  Best Picture I … Continue reading →

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Welcome to GARP

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Steve

In the month of December there was a considerable amount of discussion on the APG (Association of Professional Genealogists) mailing list about “occupational closure” and “true profession.”  I have to admit that I had to conduct considerable research to understand … Continue reading →

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FTDNA Conference 2011 – Closing Panel

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Steve

At the Seventh International Family Tree DNA Conference for Group Administrators, Bennett Greenspan and those who had made presentations on the final day gathered for a Closing Panel to answer questions from the audience. Bennett Greenspan SOURCE:  Bennett Greenspan (Houston, … Continue reading →

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FTDNA Conference 2011 – Richard Hill

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Steve

At the Seventh International Family Tree DNA Conference for Group Administrators, Richard Hill, MBA presented a talk on “An Adoptee’s Journey to His Ancestral Surname.” Richard Hill SOURCE:  Richard Hill (Houston, Harris County, Texas); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 06 November … Continue reading →

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FTDNA Conference 2011 – Jessica Roberts

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Steve

At the Seventh International Family Tree DNA Conference for Group Administrators, Jessica Roberts, JD presented a talk on “DNA Tests and the Law – Potential Use of Ancestry Tests for Immigration.” Jessica Roberts SOURCE:  Jessica Roberts (Houston, Harris County, Texas); photographed by … Continue reading →

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FTDNA Conference 2011 – Steve Morse – Part 2

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Steve

At the Seventh International Family Tree DNA Conference for Group Administrators, Steve Morse presented a talk on “One Step Webpages part II: A Hodgepodge of Lesser Known Gems.” Steve Morse SOURCE:  Steve Morse (Houston, Harris County, Texas); photographed by Stephen J. Danko … Continue reading →

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FTDNA Conference 2011 – Peter Biggins

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Steve

At the Seventh International Family Tree DNA Conference for Group Administrators, Peter Biggins presented a talk coauthored with Thomas Roderick on “DNA of the Three Collas.” Peter Biggins SOURCE:  Peter Biggins (Houston, Harris County, Texas); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 06 … Continue reading →

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FTDNA Conference 2011 – Elliott Greenspan

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Steve

At the Seventh International Family Tree DNA Conference for Group Administrators, Elliott Greenspan presented a talk on “IT Roadmap 2011: The Year in Review and Looking Ahead.” Elliott Greenspan SOURCE:  Elliott Greenspan (Houston, Harris County, Texas); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on … Continue reading →

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FTDNA Conference 2011 – Michael Hammer

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Steve

At the Seventh International Family Tree DNA Conference for Group Administrators, Michael Hammer, PhD presented a talk on “Neandertals in Our Midst: Just How Modern is Our Genome?” Michael Hammer SOURCE:  Michael Hammer (Houston, Harris County, Texas); photographed by Stephen … Continue reading →

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FTDNA Conference 2011 – Katherine Hope Borges and Alice Fairhurst

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Steve

At the Seventh International Family Tree DNA Conference for Group Administrators, Katherine Hope Borges and Alice Fairhurst led a meeting of the Family Tree DNA Chapter of ISOGG (International Society of Genetic Genealogy). Katherine Hope Borges and Alice Fairhurst SOURCE:  … Continue reading →

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