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Genetic Genealogy: Chapter 8

 Chapter 8: Incorporating DNA Evidence in a Written Conclusion 1. The following test takers are identified as a match using the "One to One" tool at Gedmatch. Write a citation for this match. Gedmatch. "One-to-One Autosomal DNA Comparison," database report, v.2, Gedmatch  (https://www.gedmatch.com/ : accessed 4 May 2021), Kyle Lyons, kit A001234; Ron Gough, kit M002345; 22.5 cM total, longest block 22.3 cM on chromosome 1 (start-stop points: 222127692-236160966); 20.2 cM on chromosome 12 (start-stop points: 126612824-132276195). 2. Using the tables in question 7 of the "Incorporating DNA Testing in a Family Study" chapter, write a citation for the segments shared by Ira Smith (43) and Robert Smith (33). "Family Finder," database report, Family Tree DNA (https://familytreedna.com/ : accessed 4 May 2021), for Ira Smith and Robert Smith, predicted 2nd to 4th cousins; matches on chromosome 6 (start-stop points: 134769313-151510948), 19.33 cM, and chr