
Connie Knox and Ashley Moore explore Ancestry's new DNA clustering tool and demonstrate how to group DNA matches without needing Pro Tools.
This episode provides a step-by-step guide on why and how to group your DNA matches effectively, offering tips for those who may not have advanced subscriptions.
Learn about using shared matches, clustering techniques, and the benefits of creating color-coded groups to manage your genetic genealogy research.
00:00 Introduction
00:04 Overview of DNA Grouping and Clustering
01:00 Why Group DNA Matches?
03:36 Demonstration: Grouping DNA Matches
05:02 Using the Color Chart for Grouping
07:10 Grouping Using Second Cousins
07:56 Using our Best Known Match
09:51 Using the Shared Matches Tool
14:23 What is Pedigree Collapse?
17:08 The Clustering Tool
21:44 Grouping Half Matches
22:20 Grouping by the Family Branches Helps Your Research
22:42 Shared Matches Tool for ProTools Users
25:27 GenealogyTV.org/Handout