One example of genetic testing serving genealogical efforts is the study relating to the Woodson ... more One example of genetic testing serving genealogical efforts is the study relating to the Woodson family. The research was set in motion to test whether or not Thomas Jefferson was the father of any of Sally Hemings' children. Hemings was one of the Jefferson family's slaves, and the DNA tests showed that the Jefferson Y chromosome haplotype, matched that of a descendant of Hemings' youngest child. The tests also showed that the Y chromosome of Jefferson did NOT match that of Hemings' oldest child -of which the Woodson family was descended. The family was devastated when the oral tradition of their family history did not match that of the DNA test results. One of the lessons to be learned from this outcome is that DNA testing may produce surprises in relation to one's family history. 5 Further information that may be revealed through DNA testing and genealogy is medical predisposition, which can assist in planning personalized medicine. This type of research is called Phenomics. Knowledge of genes carried from a specific ethnic group (which carries diseases high in a particular population), allows customization of medical care. "Phenomics is the science of customizing, tailoring, and individualizing medicines and other health treatments to the total human genome of one person." 6 In conclusion, a new test called The Autosomal DNA test, is believed by many to provide major advancements for genealogical research through the analysis of over 700,000 DNA markers. Autosomal tests add extra dimensions to DNA testing by uncovering relatives in any branch of a family tree. When a person finds matches however; efforts should be made to confirm results with genealogical documentation. 7
Land and property records are comprised primarily of deeds, survey systems, private land claims, ... more Land and property records are comprised primarily of deeds, survey systems, private land claims, taxes, and military bounty lands, overflowing with genealogical data. Utilizing these types of records in historical research is essentially for the chance to verify that a person lived in a particular place, at a particular time, and for possible discoveries of additional family information. Land and property records affect additional record sources and can reveal information lost from other archives. The vital importance of employing these types of records is often overlooked by family historians. When incorporated; however, land and property records can produce a myriad of abundant data.
One example of genetic testing serving genealogical efforts is the study relating to the Woodson ... more One example of genetic testing serving genealogical efforts is the study relating to the Woodson family. The research was set in motion to test whether or not Thomas Jefferson was the father of any of Sally Hemings' children. Hemings was one of the Jefferson family's slaves, and the DNA tests showed that the Jefferson Y chromosome haplotype, matched that of a descendant of Hemings' youngest child. The tests also showed that the Y chromosome of Jefferson did NOT match that of Hemings' oldest child -of which the Woodson family was descended. The family was devastated when the oral tradition of their family history did not match that of the DNA test results. One of the lessons to be learned from this outcome is that DNA testing may produce surprises in relation to one's family history. 5 Further information that may be revealed through DNA testing and genealogy is medical predisposition, which can assist in planning personalized medicine. This type of research is called Phenomics. Knowledge of genes carried from a specific ethnic group (which carries diseases high in a particular population), allows customization of medical care. "Phenomics is the science of customizing, tailoring, and individualizing medicines and other health treatments to the total human genome of one person." 6 In conclusion, a new test called The Autosomal DNA test, is believed by many to provide major advancements for genealogical research through the analysis of over 700,000 DNA markers. Autosomal tests add extra dimensions to DNA testing by uncovering relatives in any branch of a family tree. When a person finds matches however; efforts should be made to confirm results with genealogical documentation. 7
Land and property records are comprised primarily of deeds, survey systems, private land claims, ... more Land and property records are comprised primarily of deeds, survey systems, private land claims, taxes, and military bounty lands, overflowing with genealogical data. Utilizing these types of records in historical research is essentially for the chance to verify that a person lived in a particular place, at a particular time, and for possible discoveries of additional family information. Land and property records affect additional record sources and can reveal information lost from other archives. The vital importance of employing these types of records is often overlooked by family historians. When incorporated; however, land and property records can produce a myriad of abundant data.
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