yGED is a free on-line GEDCOM file generator for your paternal family tree.
Many researchers avoid the trouble of creating a paternal family tree for upload to Y
DNA
yGED is here to simplify the creation of paternal GEDCOM files, and to encourge people
JJ Wrote:
"Thank you, Thank you, I have tried several times to upload my family tree and have RA Wrote: "I just created trees for all the members of my study in less than an hour with yGED. " GX Wrote: "...I can see what a fantastic resource this will be for a lot of people."
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What is a GEDCOM file?A GEDCOM (GEnealogical Data COMmunication) file contains family tree information. GEDCOMs are used by most genealogy software and by DNA databases. These files can be stored on your computer, sent via Email, or uploaded to websites just like any other file. Learn more about GEDCOM files.
What is a Y Chromosome DNA Study?Male human cells contain a section of DNA called the Y chromosome. The special code of a male's Y chromosome is inherited from their Father and allows genealogy researchers to trace their paternal line The Y chromosome tends to follow the surname. Learn more about the Y chromosome.
Labs and DatabasesFamily Tree DNA (FTDNA) is one of the major labs that provide Y chromosome testing and project management. Y-Search.org is a popular public databases that genealogy researchers use to share test results and connect with others. Along with DNA test results, members can upload their paternal tree in the form of a GEDCOM file to help others find connections. This is especially useful when surnames do not match. Sadly, many members do not due to the hassle - yGED makes it simple.
How To Use yGED
See, isn't that simple?
Enter Your Paternal Tree Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did you do this?Because it's needed and it's cool.
Do you store my tree, share it, or publish it?Absolutely Not.
Can I upload a GEDCOM to start with?No.
Can I recover my data entry if something goes wrong?Maybe. Try hitting the BACK button on your web-browser to get back to this page and your data may still be there.
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