This the 3rd in a series of articles that compile genealogical data extracted from wills and probate records from the estate of James L. McDavid Sr. (b. 1795 in South Carolina – d. 1842 in Alabama).
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How Your Family Tree Brings Your DNA to Life
If you’ve received your DNA results from a genealogy DNA website, but have little or no genealogical research experience, this article provides guidance about how to discover what and who your DNA matches are revealing to you.
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How to Leverage DNA Matches Without Family Trees
If DNA matches without family trees seem to be posing obstacles in your research, read on for tips on how to leverage DNA mystery matches to open new discoveries on your genetic genealogical journey.
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Discovering Mary Farrar and Alexander Thomas Douglass
This is the story of how I discovered my 2nd Great Grandmother, Mary Farrar and our genetic connection to Alexander Thomas Douglass through genetic genealogy.
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Discovering My Grandmother, Cornelia McDavid Taylor
Cornelia McDavid was born into slavery in Madison County, Alabama around the year of 1851. This is the story of how I discovered our genetic connection and our familial ties to the American Slave Trade.