Conne River announces Beothuk-Mi’kmaq DNA research project funded by National Geographic
Mi’kmaq Miawpukek First Nation initiates the "largest DNA genealogy study of a First Nations group in Canada.”
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December 16, 2019
Two More Newfoundland Ancestral Women added to the Blanchard, Park, Saunders & Jeddore Maternal Line
The Taylor's of Grand Bruit and early Bay of Islands Blanchard wife get added to the ever-growing list of related maternal Newfoundland ancestors.
October 27, 2019
A 19th Century Mi’kmaq Tragedy in Newfoundland
When Captain Jock Mitchell, Chief of Newfoundland's Mi'kmaq in 1843, discovers heinous crimes amongst his people, he travels to Harbour Breton for justice.
October 15, 2019
Mi’kmaq Connection in Isle Aux Morts?
George Prosser of Nova Scotia brings a new family story that brings several new elements to several families in Isle Aux Morts & the Blanchard's of the Bay of Islands.
September 23, 2019
Western-Upper Placentia Bay Series (Tibbo SURNAME)
The Western-Upper Placentia Bay Series strives to fill the gaps in the families in the area that have been lost to time due to the loss of parish records. The Tibbo family of Sandy Harbour/Presque.
April 27, 2019
Western-Upper Placentia Bay Series (RYAN SURNAME)
The Western-Upper Placentia Bay Series strives to fill the gaps in the families in the area that have been lost to time due to the loss of parish records. The Ryan family of Presque.
April 27, 2019
Remains of Returning Beothuk Couple should be Autosomally DNA Tested
Now that the remains of two Beothuks are on the way from Europe, should they be further DNA tested - if possible?
February 5, 2019
The Moulton Connection
How are the Moulton family of Burin connected to the Park & Blanchard families of the Bay of Islands, the Saunders family of Fortune Bay, and the Jeddore's of Conne River.
January 24, 2019
A Newfoundland Gedmatch Tutorial PART 1: SEGMENTS & UNKNOWN MATCHES:
The Basics of Using Newfoundland Gedmatch for figuring out your family tree and unknown matches.
January 19, 2019
Kylie, Kendall & Caitlyn Jenner are Part-Newfoundlander
From the small community of Mose Ambrose, Fortune Bay to the lights of Hollywood, the Jenner family has come a long way.
January 2, 2019