Code Break 23 – Revealing stories from the past, one DNA segment at a time

Welcome! I am a family historian with 12+ yrs of practice in genetic genealogy. I started a blog to share my family history discoveries and unique achievements in genetic genealogy.

About me: I’m in my 29th year as a land surveyor by trade and a father of a wonderful, loving daughter. Hobbies include: Bodyweight exercising for a healthy balance of mind, body & soul, and genetic genealogy, for my never-ending desire to solve family mysteries.

Family Patterns

The essential pathway to common ancestry.
Triangulation Group Timeline

A genetic mapping concept
Genetic Alignment Calibration

Image reference: Azure (color scheme of DNA) triangle, scaled and balanced, with a calibration target for good measure.
From the Fjords to America: My Eithun Family History

Preserving my family’s Norwegian heritage
From the Fjords to America: My Erickson Family History

Preserving my family’s Norwegian heritage
Genetic Mapping: Finding the Earliest Genetic Ancestor

A comprehensive autosomal DNA study
Genetic Profiling: Y-DNA Edition

How I used Y-DNA analysis in tandem with autosomal DNA to solve a distant family mystery.

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Cracking the code on family genetics and revealing stories from the past, one DNA segment at a time.

Segment triangulation + Pedigree triangulation + Geog triangulation = Genetic Network Trifecta

Harald Hardrada was my mother's 28th great grandfather. It's good to know your roots!

Segmentology - A specialized field of genetic genealogy focused on analyzing and mapping specific autosomal DNA segments (atDNA) inherited from ancestors. It uses triangulation to identify common ancestors and map shared DNA segments onto specific chromosomes, helping to connect matches to family trees.

A nonprofit organization (based in Texas) that specializes in investigative genetic genealogy services and cold case consultation to assist in the identification of unidentified human remains and unidentified perpetrators of violent crimes. Follow Moxxy on Facebook.

Family History Mugs

Sharing a gift idea: Customize your family history themed coffee mugs as presents for family members. It's a great way to honor an ancestor and preserve your family heritage!

Symbols of the Losna family and the Engrailed Cross of the Sinclairs

"The Way Home" on Netflix

A mysterious pond on the farmstead allows descendants of the Landry family to time travel across different eras to explore their family history. Season Four series premiere in Spring 2026. Enjoy!