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The Thread That Never Breaks: Why mtDNA Matters to Everyone

Posted on 3 May, 2026 by Janice Brown

On Mother’s Day, mtDNA gets top billing—because it’s the one gift Mom passes down 100% every single time. When people first step into the world of genealogy, they often imagine themselves wandering through dusty courthouses, squinting at old census pages, … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Matrilineality and Mothers Day

Posted on 9 May, 2020 by Janice Brown

This year for Mother’s Day, I thought I’d try something different when it comes to story telling. I was looking at my personal matrilineality–the tracing of kinship through my female line. In some cultures people are identified through their “matriline” … Continue reading →

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