
RLP 222: Multiple Relationships, Pedigree Collapse and Endogamy
10/10/22 • 34 min
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the difference between endogamy, pedigree collapse, and multiple relationships. We discuss examples of each scenario and how it affects DNA matching and cluster analysis.
Links
Endogamy, Pedigree Collapse, and Multiple Relationships: What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter? - https://familylocket.com/endogamy-pedigree-collapse-and-multiple-relationships-whats-the-difference-and-why-does-it-matter/
DNA: In search of. . . Signs of Endogamy” - https://dna-explained.com/2022/08/11/dna-in-search-ofsigns-of-endogamy/
Diamond, Lara. “Chromosome Mapping and Endogamy.” DNA Painter Blog. https://blog.dnapainter.com/blog/chromosome-mapping-and-endogamy/. Posted 30 January 2022.
Ekins, Jayne. “Pedigree Collapse and Your DNA Matches.” Your DNA Guide. https://www.yourdnaguide.com/ydgblog/pedigree-collapse-and-genetic-relationships.
Estes, Robert. “Concepts – The Faces of Endogamy.” DNA eXplained – Genetic Genealogy. https://dna-explained.com/2017/03/10/concepts-the-faces-of-endogamy/. Posted 10 March 2017.
Estes, Roberta. “DNA: In Search of. . . Signs of Endogamy.” DNA eXplained – Genetic Genealogy. https://dna-explained.com/2022/08/11/dna-in-search-ofsigns-of-endogamy/. Posted 11 August 2022.
Estes, Robert. “What’s the Difference Between Pedigree Collapse and Endogamy?” DNA eXplained – Genetic Genealogy. https://dna-explained.com/2021/07/23/whats-the-difference-between-pedigree-collapse-and-endogamy/. Posted 23 July 2021.
International Society of Genetic Genealogy Wiki. “Endogamy. Latest update 10 July 2021.
Larkin, Leah. “The Endogamy Files: What is Endogamy?” The DNA Geek. https://thednageek.com/the-endogamy-files-what-is-endogamy/. Posted 5 May 2020.
Powell, Kimberly. “The Challenge of Endogamy and Pedigree Collapse.” Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies. Editor, Debbie Parker Wayne. Iron Gate Publishing, 2019.
Woodbury, Paul. Dealing with Endogamy, Part 1: Exploring Amounts of Shared DNA.” LegacyTree Genealogists. https://www.legacytree.com/blog/dealing-endogamy-part-exploring-amounts-shared-dna. Posted November 2016.
Woodbury, Paul. Dealing with Endogamy, Part 2: Test Multiple Relatives.” LegacyTree Genealogists. https://www.legacytree.com/blog/dealing-endogamy-part-ii-test-multiple-relatives. Posted November 2016.
Research Like a Pro Resources
Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d
Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/
RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/
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Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the difference between endogamy, pedigree collapse, and multiple relationships. We discuss examples of each scenario and how it affects DNA matching and cluster analysis.
Links
Endogamy, Pedigree Collapse, and Multiple Relationships: What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter? - https://familylocket.com/endogamy-pedigree-collapse-and-multiple-relationships-whats-the-difference-and-why-does-it-matter/
DNA: In search of. . . Signs of Endogamy” - https://dna-explained.com/2022/08/11/dna-in-search-ofsigns-of-endogamy/
Diamond, Lara. “Chromosome Mapping and Endogamy.” DNA Painter Blog. https://blog.dnapainter.com/blog/chromosome-mapping-and-endogamy/. Posted 30 January 2022.
Ekins, Jayne. “Pedigree Collapse and Your DNA Matches.” Your DNA Guide. https://www.yourdnaguide.com/ydgblog/pedigree-collapse-and-genetic-relationships.
Estes, Robert. “Concepts – The Faces of Endogamy.” DNA eXplained – Genetic Genealogy. https://dna-explained.com/2017/03/10/concepts-the-faces-of-endogamy/. Posted 10 March 2017.
Estes, Roberta. “DNA: In Search of. . . Signs of Endogamy.” DNA eXplained – Genetic Genealogy. https://dna-explained.com/2022/08/11/dna-in-search-ofsigns-of-endogamy/. Posted 11 August 2022.
Estes, Robert. “What’s the Difference Between Pedigree Collapse and Endogamy?” DNA eXplained – Genetic Genealogy. https://dna-explained.com/2021/07/23/whats-the-difference-between-pedigree-collapse-and-endogamy/. Posted 23 July 2021.
International Society of Genetic Genealogy Wiki. “Endogamy. Latest update 10 July 2021.
Larkin, Leah. “The Endogamy Files: What is Endogamy?” The DNA Geek. https://thednageek.com/the-endogamy-files-what-is-endogamy/. Posted 5 May 2020.
Powell, Kimberly. “The Challenge of Endogamy and Pedigree Collapse.” Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies. Editor, Debbie Parker Wayne. Iron Gate Publishing, 2019.
Woodbury, Paul. Dealing with Endogamy, Part 1: Exploring Amounts of Shared DNA.” LegacyTree Genealogists. https://www.legacytree.com/blog/dealing-endogamy-part-exploring-amounts-shared-dna. Posted November 2016.
Woodbury, Paul. Dealing with Endogamy, Part 2: Test Multiple Relatives.” LegacyTree Genealogists. https://www.legacytree.com/blog/dealing-endogamy-part-ii-test-multiple-relatives. Posted November 2016.
Research Like a Pro Resources
Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d
Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/
RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/
Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources
Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx
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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is a case study of how increasing coverage of Barsheba Tharp and Joanna West, Nicole was able to confirm the hypothesis that Joanna was Barsheba's mother. We talk about the challenges of working with DNA further back in time, but how adding additional test takers helps with that challenge.
Links
Find More Ancestors with Autosomal DNA by Increasing Coverage Part 2: Barsheba Tharp’s Mother - https://familylocket.com/find-more-ancestors-with-autosomal-dna-by-increasing-coverage-part-2-barsheba-tharps-mother/
RLP 220: Autosomal DNA Coverage Part 1 - https://familylocket.com/rlp-220-autosomal-dna-coverage-part-1
Paul Woodbury, “Covering Your Bases: Introduction to Autosomal DNA Coverage'” LegacyTree Genealogists (https://www.legacytree.com/blog/introduction-autosomal-dna-coverage).
Research Like a Pro Resources
Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d
Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/
RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/
Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources
Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx
Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/
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Links
Tracking Research Projects in Airtable - blog post by Diana - https://familylocket.com/tracking-research-projects-in-airtable/
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