Using Social Media, AncestryDNA & Gedmatch to advance family research
Author’s Notes: All All living males born with the last name Cumbo (or its derivatives) who have Y-DNA tested are invited to join our Cumbo US South Y-DN...
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Hall Family History Etched In My DNA
I am a Cumbo through my grandfather and a Hall through my grandmother. My Cumbo ancestors were free people of color who settled in Northampton County, North Ca...
How Roots Inspired Me
“My name is Kunta Kinte.” This week I have been watching the remake of Alex Haley’s Roots, airing on the History Channel. It’s brilliant. Watching this update...
Family History Etched in my DNA
The Science section of the New York Times published a wonderful article this weekend titled Tales of African-American History Found in DNA. The article details...