Folding Time Melissa Willis Folding Time Melissa Willis

Heritage Journal - Intro & Pedigree

Welp, after a nasty bought with COVID and a little recovery/catch up time, I finally carved out a couple of hours to sit with my new heritage journal, write out a few words on the first two pages, and complete the first spread! I’m quite pleased with how it turned out.

What all does it include?

  • Photos of Scotland, England, and Ireland (the lands of the majority of my Ancestors)

  • A map of Santa Fe (where I was born and raised)

  • A DNA helix

  • A copy of my pedigree through my 2x great grandparents…

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9 Things to Consider Before Taking a DNA Test

So, you’re thinking about taking a DNA test, ha? They’ve remained wildly popular in the United States, are easy to get and take, and with regular sales offered, it may seem like a simple undertaking. It is also a valuable tool that can help blow your family tree wide open.

As someone who has taken a DNA test and would definitely do it all again, I was, admittedly, woefully unprepared for my results and so would like to offer a few considerations for you to think on before you make your final decision.

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