The 'Genemonkey Explains' blog documents tips and techniques and other supporting reference material for the 'Analysing your DNA Results using Chromosome Analysis' trial webinar series run at the Society of Australian Genealogists (SAG) in 2021. If you are looking to develop your DNA analysis skills, I would recommend working systematically through the content listed on the 'Historical Posts' page.
The blog was set up as part of the 'Blogging for DNA Enthusiasts' group at SAG in 2021.
I manage three other blogs on WordPress:
My genealogical research and outcomes of my genetic research are being progressively published on Wikitree. Please use the links back to Wikitree profiles to access details about sources references used in my blog posts. My chromosome map is published at DNA Painter. You can also find more details about my genealogical tree and confirmed genetic branches at Wikitree by clicking here.
- genemonkey25 - Starting small in the 52 Ancestors challenge - My ancestors and DNA questions;
- DNA Sydney – An information and discussion forum for SAG members DNA Research Group;
- rayver33 Here and There – Mainly an overseas travel blog, but it also incorporates ‘The NT Sea Change’, ’40 places you must see before you die’ and the ‘Harness Pilgrimage’.
I have been working on my own genealogy since about 2006 and became addicted quite quickly taking my first DNA test in 2010. In 2011, I completed a Certificate in Genealogical Research with SAG whilst I was living in a remote parts of Australia: Katherine, Alice Springs and Darwin.
In 2015, as a SAG member I started co-ordinating the DNA Research Group based in Sydney, to help increase my knowledge of the fascinating field of genetic genealogy. I am an administrator for a range of FTDNA projects including the Coats, Cassidy and Courtney Surnames, Brittons of Ireland and County Wexford. I am on the Executive for the Cassidy Clan and hold the position of DNA Officer.
