Denise Cross - Genetic Genealogist

31/01/2026

Someone just asked the internet if there was anyone named Ann Other. Something fun for a wet Saturday - what other funny combinations can you find on Ancestry?

23/01/2026

Really sad news - his newsletters were legendary.
Good to hear that the site will continue but it won't be the same! :-(

LostCousins finds living relatives, people who share your ancestors, and can help you discover more about your family tree.

29/12/2025

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28/12/2025

Did anyone get a DNA kit for Christmas?

28/12/2025

With Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

28/12/2025

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21/12/2025

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21/12/2025

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21/12/2025

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21/12/2025

Always respond - your reply could be the key to solving their brick wall!

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21/12/2025

If you are lucky enough to have time off over Christmas then it is an excellent time to do some genealogy! I will be around over the holidays doing precisely that, so feel free to message me with any queries.

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21/12/2025

Good tip! It is always worth revisiting an ancestor to see if more records are available - in particular newspaper archives are frequently updated.