Jonny Perl
@dnapainter.bsky.social
I like genealogy and DNA and I also program.
I had a long drive yesterday. I wanted some music, so I asked
Siri: Please play "By the time I get to Phoenix" by Glen Campbell
Siri replied:
"I'm going to need you to turn on location services for that"
!!!
Siri: Please play "By the time I get to Phoenix" by Glen Campbell
Siri replied:
"I'm going to need you to turn on location services for that"
!!!
October 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I had a long drive yesterday. I wanted some music, so I asked
Siri: Please play "By the time I get to Phoenix" by Glen Campbell
Siri replied:
"I'm going to need you to turn on location services for that"
!!!
Siri: Please play "By the time I get to Phoenix" by Glen Campbell
Siri replied:
"I'm going to need you to turn on location services for that"
!!!
It would really have been helpful if deaths recorded in the parish records at St. Faith's in Havant had mentioned the age of the person. I get that it might have taken two or three more penstrokes, but come on!
October 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It would really have been helpful if deaths recorded in the parish records at St. Faith's in Havant had mentioned the age of the person. I get that it might have taken two or three more penstrokes, but come on!
Ancestry Regions update: Denmark is the new Netherlands it seems!
October 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Ancestry Regions update: Denmark is the new Netherlands it seems!
Bit late for #AncestryHour but: I found digitized Hampshire wills at Ancestry and excitedly researched them yesterday. Felt a bit familiar but I wasn't sure. I then reviewed my notes and found I had ordered paper copies and done the same research except perhaps more thoroughly back in 2016. Oh dear!
September 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Bit late for #AncestryHour but: I found digitized Hampshire wills at Ancestry and excitedly researched them yesterday. Felt a bit familiar but I wasn't sure. I then reviewed my notes and found I had ordered paper copies and done the same research except perhaps more thoroughly back in 2016. Oh dear!
The prize for targeted email goes to...
September 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The prize for targeted email goes to...
I launched a new colour palette in Ancestral Trees. Those who have used public transport in London, UK might find it familar!
To apply, click 'Palettes' in on your tree page and click on the palette of your choice. To read more about Ancestral Trees you can visit dnapainter.com/blog/eight-w...
To apply, click 'Palettes' in on your tree page and click on the palette of your choice. To read more about Ancestral Trees you can visit dnapainter.com/blog/eight-w...
August 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I launched a new colour palette in Ancestral Trees. Those who have used public transport in London, UK might find it familar!
To apply, click 'Palettes' in on your tree page and click on the palette of your choice. To read more about Ancestral Trees you can visit dnapainter.com/blog/eight-w...
To apply, click 'Palettes' in on your tree page and click on the palette of your choice. To read more about Ancestral Trees you can visit dnapainter.com/blog/eight-w...
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Still a little bit of space in tomorrow's workshop. Please RT!
#Speirgorm #Fingal #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #DNATesting #AncestryHour #GenHour
#Speirgorm #Fingal #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #DNATesting #AncestryHour #GenHour
July 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Still a little bit of space in tomorrow's workshop. Please RT!
#Speirgorm #Fingal #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #DNATesting #AncestryHour #GenHour
#Speirgorm #Fingal #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #DNATesting #AncestryHour #GenHour
My latest blog post is already slightly out of date because I seem to be addicted to adding new features to the matrix tool. But here it is! dnapainter.com/blog/matrix-...
Recent improvements to the matrix tool | DNA Painter Blog
I've just released some Matrix tool improvements, taking on board some very useful feedback from users. This article explains the updates.
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July 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
My latest blog post is already slightly out of date because I seem to be addicted to adding new features to the matrix tool. But here it is! dnapainter.com/blog/matrix-...
Last night's webinar is now available to view free at Family Tree Webinars. familytreewebinars.com/webinar/shar...
Shared DNA at a glance: the new DNA matrix tool - Legacy Family Tree Webinars
Jonny will introduce and demonstrate a new tool at dnapainter.com that can help you analyze and showcase shared...
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May 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Last night's webinar is now available to view free at Family Tree Webinars. familytreewebinars.com/webinar/shar...
I have released a new feature at DNA Painter. You can read more below, including a link to a free webinar about it tomorrow (Friday May 30th). Hope you enjoy!
Shared DNA at a glance: the new DNA matrix tool | DNA Painter Blog
I bult the new DNA matrix tool to help make the process of sharing and analyzing shared DNA amounts easier for everyone.
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May 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I have released a new feature at DNA Painter. You can read more below, including a link to a free webinar about it tomorrow (Friday May 30th). Hope you enjoy!
Hi all. Tomorrow is DNA Day, commemorating the first paper on the structure of DNA, published on April 25th, 1953.
To celebrate, I'm offering $10 off a new DNA Painter subscription until April 28th when you sign up via the link below. Thanks!
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To celebrate, I'm offering $10 off a new DNA Painter subscription until April 28th when you sign up via the link below. Thanks!
dnapainter.com/subscribe/d/...
$10 off
DNA Painter: $10 off subscriptions until April 28th 2025
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April 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Hi all. Tomorrow is DNA Day, commemorating the first paper on the structure of DNA, published on April 25th, 1953.
To celebrate, I'm offering $10 off a new DNA Painter subscription until April 28th when you sign up via the link below. Thanks!
dnapainter.com/subscribe/d/...
To celebrate, I'm offering $10 off a new DNA Painter subscription until April 28th when you sign up via the link below. Thanks!
dnapainter.com/subscribe/d/...
#AncestryHour I really thought I was about to crack a brick wall this week but it didn't work out. I did write up my DNA match interpretation process though. If you're interested you can read more at dnapainter.com/blog/dna-dia...
DNA Diary: A promising Dawson connection | DNA Painter Blog
I'm experimenting with writing up my DNA genealogy research. This week: a new Dawson match. I feel tantalisingly close to a breakthrough!
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April 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
#AncestryHour I really thought I was about to crack a brick wall this week but it didn't work out. I did write up my DNA match interpretation process though. If you're interested you can read more at dnapainter.com/blog/dna-dia...
I'm not really in a programming mood so I did some DNA match research. I had high hopes!
DNA Diary: A promising Dawson connection | DNA Painter Blog
I'm experimenting with writing up my DNA genealogy research. This week: a new Dawson match. I feel tantalisingly close to a breakthrough!
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April 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I'm not really in a programming mood so I did some DNA match research. I had high hopes!
Is the US newspaper collection now gone from @findmypast.bsky.social ?
April 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Is the US newspaper collection now gone from @findmypast.bsky.social ?
Thanks Phil; nice to see it in action!
I love a good map and for a while I've been wanting to try the new Places feature at DNAPainter.com. It works very nicely. Admittedly it got a few villages/hamlets wrong because they are too small, but could quickly be corrected.
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April 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Thanks Phil; nice to see it in action!
Reposted by Jonny Perl
I just tried Places. I'm really impressed! I wrote a short piece for my Substack with a copy of my ancestral map. Great job!
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Jonny Perl Does it Again!
New Ancestor Map Feature Amazes
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March 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I just tried Places. I'm really impressed! I wrote a short piece for my Substack with a copy of my ancestral map. Great job!
billmooreny.substack.com/p/jonny-perl...
billmooreny.substack.com/p/jonny-perl...
Hi all. The next DNA Painter newsletter will be out very soon. It will include updates from across the world of genealogy and DNA, including the latest company innovations from Rootstech 2025. Please sign up via dnapainter.com/mailinglist if you're not already on the list. Thanks!
March 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Hi all. The next DNA Painter newsletter will be out very soon. It will include updates from across the world of genealogy and DNA, including the latest company innovations from Rootstech 2025. Please sign up via dnapainter.com/mailinglist if you're not already on the list. Thanks!
Hi all. Today is the last day of the DNA Painter RootsTech promotion. If you have been considering subscribing, today would be a great day. Thank you! dnapainter.com/subscribe/d/...
Exclusive subscription offer: RootsTech 2025
DNA Painter: $10 off subscriptions until March 14th 2025
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March 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Hi all. Today is the last day of the DNA Painter RootsTech promotion. If you have been considering subscribing, today would be a great day. Thank you! dnapainter.com/subscribe/d/...
Reposted by Jonny Perl
JFC. What's next? Reburing them in a potter's field somewhere far away?
You can erase mention of them, but you cannot erase their existence or contributions.
Another reason to research and tell your family stories.
Because scared, petty people want to revise history.
#genealogy #familyhistory
You can erase mention of them, but you cannot erase their existence or contributions.
Another reason to research and tell your family stories.
Because scared, petty people want to revise history.
#genealogy #familyhistory
Arlington National Cemetery has scrubbed information about prominent Black, Hispanic and female service members and topics such as the Civil War from its website, part of an effort across the Defense Department to remove all references to diversity, equity and inclusion from its online presence.
Arlington Cemetery website scrubs links about Black and female veterans
Pentagon leaders have ordered that their websites and social media pages remove articles and images that “promote” DEI.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
JFC. What's next? Reburing them in a potter's field somewhere far away?
You can erase mention of them, but you cannot erase their existence or contributions.
Another reason to research and tell your family stories.
Because scared, petty people want to revise history.
#genealogy #familyhistory
You can erase mention of them, but you cannot erase their existence or contributions.
Another reason to research and tell your family stories.
Because scared, petty people want to revise history.
#genealogy #familyhistory
Here's my brief RootsTech 2025 recap. Also, the $10 off DNA Painter show special is extended until Monday March 17th. dnapainter.com/blog/show-sp...
Show special extended + looking back at RootsTech 2025 | DNA Painter Blog
I just got back from an action-packed week in Salt Lake City, Utah, where DNA Painter was an exhibitor at the RootsTech conference.
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March 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Here's my brief RootsTech 2025 recap. Also, the $10 off DNA Painter show special is extended until Monday March 17th. dnapainter.com/blog/show-sp...
At DNA Painter, an ancestral tree showcases just one individual’s direct line: this person and all their known direct ancestors. You can now also incorporate images and an interactive map. The process is very quick and you can import a GEDCOM file. Here's a quick beginner guide
Ancestral trees at DNA Painter: every step | DNA Painter Blog
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to create an ancestral at DNA Painter allowing you to explore and share beautiful visualizations
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March 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
At DNA Painter, an ancestral tree showcases just one individual’s direct line: this person and all their known direct ancestors. You can now also incorporate images and an interactive map. The process is very quick and you can import a GEDCOM file. Here's a quick beginner guide
Places is a new tab within ancestral trees at DNA Painter. It creates a beautiful, customizable map based on the birth locations in your ancestral tree. You can filter by generation, DNA inheritance path, or great-grandparent line.
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I hope you like it!
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I hope you like it!
Introducing Places, a new geographical map of your Ancestral Tree | DNA Painter Blog
Introducing Places in Ancestral trees at DNA Painter, a birds-eye view of a person’s ancestors that’s both beautiful and informative.
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March 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Places is a new tab within ancestral trees at DNA Painter. It creates a beautiful, customizable map based on the birth locations in your ancestral tree. You can filter by generation, DNA inheritance path, or great-grandparent line.
dnapainter.com/blog/introdu...
I hope you like it!
dnapainter.com/blog/introdu...
I hope you like it!
DNA Painter is in Salt Lake City for this year's RootsTech. To celebrate I'm once again running a show special. This is valid until Friday March 14th.
Get $10 off a new subscription now, or add the coupon to your account to get $10 off your next payment. For more info please go to
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March 5, 2025 at 8:55 AM
DNA Painter is in Salt Lake City for this year's RootsTech. To celebrate I'm once again running a show special. This is valid until Friday March 14th.
Get $10 off a new subscription now, or add the coupon to your account to get $10 off your next payment. For more info please go to
Get $10 off a new subscription now, or add the coupon to your account to get $10 off your next payment. For more info please go to
It's now five years since I first integrated Y- and mitochondrial haplogroups into ancestral trees at DNA Painter. If you're curious about how this works, check out my blog post:
Bringing Y, mt and mitoYDNA into DNA Painter trees | DNA Painter Blog
A quick post to announce two updates to DNA Painter trees including mitoYDNA integration and the ability to view your tree with additional display options.
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March 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
It's now five years since I first integrated Y- and mitochondrial haplogroups into ancestral trees at DNA Painter. If you're curious about how this works, check out my blog post:
In case you missed it: back in December I released several new features within Ancestral Trees at DNA Painter. This is the part of the site where you can upload and optionally share your direct line. Listen out for further developments next week!
Enhanced ancestral trees: Brick Walls, Pictures and Dots | DNA Painter Blog
Three new features for ancestral trees, listing brick walls clearly, and making the visualization even more useful, compact and engaging.
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February 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
In case you missed it: back in December I released several new features within Ancestral Trees at DNA Painter. This is the part of the site where you can upload and optionally share your direct line. Listen out for further developments next week!