DNA Contemplations

Over the last week or so I made a bit of a discovery online. I won't share that discovery, but my thinking processes turned to DNA testing and contemplation's.

The way my brain works is to seek information, read and digest anything I can. Understanding the concept and seeing how I can use the concept in my research, with particular focus on my Orlando line.

Many of my fellow members of the Guild have already started a DNA project for their registered names, and like them I registered a project for both of my registered studies. I have not gone any further with them, that is until now.

So now I am back on the trail of books about DNA especially those relating to genealogy. I have this book, a re-borrow from the library. I have also reserved another 2 books on the subject.

The biggest question I have is around testing from myself when I have no male subjects to compare against. As soon as I can work this out and understand it, I will order a test.

Furthermore, one interesting notion is, that given the historical background of those in Sicily, with a Arabic or Jewish background, I wonder if that will be revealed in my test?

In the meantime, here are the links to my one name studies DNA projects

• Orlando DNA project 
• Worship DNA project

Are you interested in the DNA aspects of genealogy? Have you come across good books, articles or websites? -if you, please do share I would be interested to here if others gave also found this a mind field!

Trace Your Roots with DNA by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak & Ann Turner

ISBN - 1594860068


This book is a genealogical text and not light reading. It is also an incredibly useful and organised book on what is a rather complex subject.


The book deals with the concept that all women can be traced back to seven theoretical women - The Seven Daughters of Eve - who all lived in different places in the world, at different times. There are details on the setting up and contributing to a DNA project and a rather useful set of appendices dealing with resources and DNA testing companies.


This book was borrowed from the library, but I shall be purchasing my own copy as I want to undertake further reading and exploring of this fascinating subject.