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Deb's Delvings in Genealogy Blog

Blog articles on topics such as genetic genealogy (DNA), laws affecting family history, Texas history and records, technological aspects of genealogy, and other topics of interest to advanced researchers and those trying to be.
Genetic Genealogy: Getting the Most from DNA Test Results in 2011

Information on what a person can learn from Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA, and autosomal DNA tests for genealogical purposes. Includes recommendations for steps to take to get the most from the test results by using public tools available no matter where the DNA test is performed. Published in Stirpes, Texas State Genealogical Society, September 2011.
An Identity Crisis: Using Indirect Evidence to Prove That H. P. Davis and Passen Davis of Trinity County are One Man Who is the Son of Wiley Davis

A case study demonstrating use of multiple indirect sources to prove that multiple names and initials used in multiple locations all refer to one man. Published in Stirpes, Texas State Genealogical Society, March 2011.
Analysis and Correlation of Evidence

A case study demonstrating why we need to follow the Genealogical Proof Standard even when we have direct evidence for a relationship. The example demonstrates how to analyze and correlate information from multiple sources. Published in OnBoard, Newsletter of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, January 2011.
Following the Clues: Beyond the Database Index to Texas Land Records

A case study in using online tools to find more information about Texas land records. After locating an entry in an online index information is found to allow a copy of the original file to be obtained as well as access to copies of documents digitized and freely available on the Texas General Land Office Web site. Published in Digital Genealogist, July/August 2009.
An Introduction to DNA and Genetic Genealogy

Basic information on the DNA tests useful to genealogists and how that information can be used to support conclusions about ancestors. Published in Stirpes, Texas State Genealogical Society, June 2009.
Computers vs. Humans: Comparing Outputs of Genealogy Programs

A report of the results of a collaborative project testing how close several genealogical programs can come to reproducing the output of two articles previously published in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. Published in Digital Genealogist, September/October 2008.
Nacogdoches (Texas) Genealogical Society Yesterdays
- 1924 Nacogdoches Rotary Club Inter-City Meet, Transcript – March 2007
- 1951-1952 Old South Garden Club Yearbook, Transcript – March 2007
- Gleanings from 1908 Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel – March 2007
- Nacogdoches Stories extracted from Confederate Veteran Magazine – September 2006
- Nacogdoches: A Historical Pageant, 19 May 1925, Transcript – March 2006
- Women's Home Mission Society Yearbook, 1912, Transcript – March 2006
- Gleanings from the Nacogdoches Chronicle, 31 May 1853 – September 2005
- Gleanings from the 1857 Texas Almanac – September 2005
- 1920 Nacogdoches Telephone Book Usage Tips and Index Sorted by Telephone Number – September 2004
- Nacogdoches Naturalization Records – Introduction, Transcript and Analysis, and Index – September 2004
- Extracts from 21 October 1921 Sentinel – September 2004
- Using BLM-GLO Web Site – September 2003
Angelina County (Texas) Genealogical Society Echoes Through the Pines
- Angelina County, Texas Tax List for 1848 and 1849, Transcript – Spring 2006

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