Who Is In My Genes

In this episode, I provide a quick update on the 23 and me bankruptcy saga and talk about Georgia adoptee rights and being grateful! In this episode: “Grateful – Thankful, feeling and showing an appreciation of kindness,” by Zara Phillips Article Georgia Alliance for Adoptee Rights Bastard Nation Use code SUMMER to get 10% off any research service in our store, including DNA match analysis, family...

In this episode, we explore my son, Alex’s, last two biological great grandparents, and take a look at what we’ve learned about all 8 over the last four episodes. We also review his Ancestry origins mix to see if we can relate his DNA to what we know about where his ancestors came from. In this episode: Use code SUMMER to get 10% off any research service in our store, including DNA match analysis,...

In this episode, I provide a quick update on this week’s 23andme bankruptcy news, and present great grandparents 5 and 6 – my biological father’s parents – to my son, Alex.  In this episode: US Social Security Administration guide to making a FOIA request – for copies of deceased person’s original application for Social Security Card (SS-5): https://www.ssa.gov/foia/request.html Use code SUMMER to...

In this episode, my son, Alex, learns about two of his eight great grandparents – his father’s mother’s parents – who came to Michigan from the Netherlands in the early 1900s. This is part 2 of Alex’s 8 Greats. In part 1, he learned about his father’s father’s parents, who immigrated to Michigan from Belgium. Upcoming part 3 will cover his maternal great grandparents. In this episode: Use code SUM...

In this episode, my son, Alex, learns about two of his eight great grandparents – his father’s father’s parents – who came to Michigan from Belgium in the early 1900s. He reacts to their stories, including some photos of his ancestors, names, and OH that tractor accident! Notes: *** Who Is In My Genes website – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in YOUR genes  Who...

In this episode we talk about where we’ve been, Traci goes on a rant about General Hospital of all things and gives us a heads up on some upcoming episodes. The General Hospital Family Tree mentioned in this episode is on all our socials.  Notes: *** Who Is In My Genes website – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in YOUR genes  Who Is In My Genes Instagram – for im...

In this episode we give an update on the sale of 23 and me to Regeneron, and look for Aunt Flossie! In this episode: GlobeNewswire press release on 23andMe and Regeneron: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/19/3083892/0/en/Regeneron-A-Leading-U-S-Biotechnology-Company-to-Acquire-23andMe-in-Court-Supervised-Sale.html *** Who Is In My Genes website – for articles, links, and services...

In this episode we give an update on adoptee records in Georgia, a quick reminder for 23 and me customers, and talk about none other than Traci’s dad. *** Who Is In My Genes website – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in YOUR genes  Who Is In My Genes Instagram – for images described in the podcast and more Who Is In My Genes Etsy store – for family tree templates...

In this episode we discuss names - some interesting names, about names, what names mean to us…In the hope this may give you some tips and ideas for when you’re conducting your own ancestor research, from context, to naming conventions, to spelling.  IN THIS EPISODE: BBC article “ How your name affects your personality ” *** Who Is In My Genes website – for articles, links, and services that can he...

In this episode we discuss the family of Aley Mahaley Viola May Hester Huff, who was born and raised in the outer Appalachians at the turn of the 20th century.  *** Who Is In My Genes website – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in YOUR genes  Who Is In My Genes Instagram – for images described in the podcast and more Who Is In My Genes Etsy store – for family tree...

In this episode we discuss how your direct ancestors being in the same place at the same time led to you, and more tips on the dreaded SPELLING.  *** Who Is In My Genes website – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in YOUR genes  Who Is In My Genes Instagram – for images described in the podcast and more Who Is In My Genes Etsy store – for family tree templates OUR...

In this episode, we focus on immigrants from Eastern Europe and discuss the importance of spelling (or relative unimportance of spelling) and an abbreviated history of Macedonia as it relates to where immigrants from the region state they were from.  In this episode: “For Bread with Butter: Life-Worlds of East Central Europeans in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 1890-1940” by Ewa Morawska on amazon On In...

In this episode we get some updates on state laws on adoptee rights to get their original birth certificates, and why adoptees – like everyone else – deserve to know where they came from. In this episode: Bastard Nation: http://bastards.org Adoptee Rights Law Center: https://adopteerightslaw.com National Library of Medicine article “Substance Use Disorders and Adoption: Findings from a National Sa...

In this episode, we share a story about Traci’s childhood neighbors in Barberton, Ohio, and explore who they were, and what happened to them. *** Who Is In My Genes website – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in YOUR genes. Who Is In My Genes Instagram – for images described in the podcast and more. OUR MISSION To help people find their families through DNA analys...

An interview with Kristy about the search for her long-lost aunt, and an update about 23andme filing Chapter 11. In this episode: Kristy’s Story on WhoIsInMyGenes.com   - Includes details about the Florida Farm Colony The photo of Kristy's Aunt Elaine’s postcard is on our Instagram - see below *** Who Is In My Genes website – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in Y...

In this episode we discuss what to do when you are just starting out the hunt for biological families (for yourself or someone else), technically, emotionally, and otherwise. *** Who Is In My Genes website – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in YOUR genes. Who Is In My Genes Instagram – for images described in the podcast and more. (link:  OUR MISSION To help peop...

This episode explores the family of Traci’s great grandmother Virginia Ann Hatfield through the US Federal Census, from her first appearance in 1880 through her last.  In this episode: State Census Info - years taken US Censuses - samples and instructions to enumerators *** Who Is In My Genes website – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in YOUR genes Who Is In My G...

This episode is more an incentive and a warning at the same time to be prepared for the emotions you feel when you are researching your ancestors and building your family tree, and even when you may be helping others do the same.  Who Is In My Genes website – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in YOUR genes. Who Is In My Genes Instagram – for images described in th...

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In this episode, Traci shares her origin story - some details of her adoption as an infant and her ultimate discovery of who is in her genes through DNA testing, documents, and building family trees. In this episode: Traci's Story blog post U.S. State Laws on OBC Access article Adoption Network Cleveland Facebook Page Macedonia Tours Facebook Page Who Is In My Genes website - How we can help you d...