How to Group DNA Matches on Ancestry

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 Introduction00:04 Overview of DNA Grouping and Clustering01:00 Why Group DNA Matches?03:36 Demonstration: Grouping DNA Matches05:02 Using the Color Chart for Grouping07:10 Grouping Using Second Cousins07:56 Using our Best Known Match09:51 Using the Shared Matches Tool14:23 What is Pedigree Collapse?17:08 The Clustering Tool21:44 Grouping Half Matches22:20 Grouping by the Family Branches Helps Your Research22:42 Shared Matches Tool for ProTools Users25:27 GenealogyTV.org/Handout