Here's a blog discussing Identity By Descent (IBD) with illustrations: http://goo.gl/KlKFZ6
Is it kind of complicated and confusing? Probably is. Read it anyway. The next time I post something about IBD, it will make a little more sense. And by the 10th time I post something about IBD, it will be making enough sense that you can follow it. You just need to get your feet wet. Now, in addition to learning Wilma Flintstone's maiden name, you've also learned something about DNA. :) -- Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.