Genealogy Research Group
On GEDmatch, we have a project started for collecting and comparing autosomal DNA, using the more common tests available from Ancestry, 23&me, and many others. It is not necessary to sign up for the health report or any other extra from these sites – you need just the ancestry report and, to use it at GEDmatch, you must be able to download the DNA data.
You can also import your family tree in GEDmatch. If you have been building a tree in any family tree site that allows you to download the GEDCOM file, then that file can be uploaded to GEDmatch. It will then be possible to search for ancestors who are common between trees, just as you do in Ancestry, for example. But, in the same way that GEDmatch brings together the autosomal results from different testers, this will help you to find common relatives regardless of where the tree was built.
Our Genealogy Research Group is overseen by
- Dan Trainor
- Noel Treanor (Dublin)
- Ted Trainer (Maine)
- Kathy Weber (Seattle)
- Leigh Blaskiewicz (Devon)
- Noel Treanor (Clontibret)
Below is a note from Leigh Crumbie, who has been leading our GEDmatch efforts.
I would like to update everyone on our GEDmatch.com Ancestor Project & especially to thank all of you that have participated. From gauging interest at the end of April, through setting the ball rolling in May, we now (12/29/2021) have an amazing 215 DNA kits registered, from a total of 145 members (some managing a number of kits). A good number are also adding their family trees to the project – something that can be done even if you have not taken an autosomal DNA test. Other Facebook groups have been a great source of project members – thank you especially to the McKenna, Monaghan, PEI & Irish Genealogy groups – & this has had the knock-on effect of increasing numbers in our own Tr*n*r Facebook group. Our website also has a GEDmatch primer page. Of course, this is by no means the end of the project, & I would urge those of you who have taken (or are considering) an autosomal DNA test to join up. Also, encourage any family members (or any random Tr*n*r descendants you may come across) to do the same. Please message me or contact the website if you would like any help or information on how to do this. Finally a huge thanks to the team that have helped with this endeavour via global zoom meetings with, at times, some very dodgy connections!
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This menu gives access to our Ancestry and Genealogy efforts, what we know about our history, and about our home town, Monaghan.
- Treinfhir YDNA Genealogy: This is a large effort that was launched shortly after our 2019 gathering, to trace our ancestry and family name back to the time of St. Patrick
- GEDmatch Autosomal DNA: this describes a recent effort to collect the autosomal DNA from Ancestry, 23&me, as well as any service that permits downloading the raw data. We have a Treinfhir group at GEDmatch and we are collecting family trees to help each other’s research
- Ancestry Resources: this contains a large list of sites that will be helpful, either by providing tips and advice on organizing your research or by providing a searchable database.
- History: this summarizes the history of the name MacTreinfhir and provides a link to an outside site assembled by Pat Traynor which gives a tremendous amount of information about our family.
- Monaghan and Environs: This page features a video tour of hometown Monaghan and will contain more highlights and links as they become available.
- News Feed Items for Comment: News feeds from the Northern Standard and Irish Times are available, along with a comment box for adding your thoughts about any of the articles you can read here. There is also a link to the RTE broadcast, both live and previous shows. Find out what the folks back home are getting.