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Clever Genetic Ancestry
Clever Genetic Ancestry in Lillian, Alabama, was founded by Kristina Gow Clever in 2017. Our services include:


 * Research services – We provide professional research and analysis services using available historical records from various sources and DNA data to build family trees, break down brick walls, solve family mysteries, and identify biological family. We also provide ongoing monitoring of DNA tests to advise the client of new matches.
 * DNA testing plans – We provide recommendations about which DNA tests and websites will best meet the client’s needs.
 * Lectures – We provide several lectures on DNA topics for beginning and intermediate genealogists and the importance of using research logs and documenting evidence properly.
 * Small group discussions and mentoring – We will lead small group discussions on getting started with genealogy and the use of DNA evidence.

We offer assistance with complex research projects, introduce those seeking their biological parent(s) to their ancestors and living relatives, and provide educational opportunities to learn about sources and tools to use for successful family research. This is accomplished through focused research of available historical documents and public records, analysis of DNA test results and correlation of evidence while adhering to the Code of Ethics of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Ethics and Standards adopted by the Board for Certification of Genealogists. We also offer lectures and small focus groups to discuss best research practices and the use of DNA as genealogical evidence.

For more information about us, see our website at Clever Genetic Ancestry or contact us directly as (251) 494-4750 or via email at clevergeneticancestry@gmail.com.

About Our Owner
Kristina Gow Clever is a Professional Genealogist in Lillian, Alabama, and founder of Clever Genetic Ancestry. Her passion for genealogy began with letters from her mom, Sue Sisco, about her own family research. She interviewed her paternal grandparents in 1986 and discovered that each had lost a parent at a very young age. She used that initial information to trace her paternal ancestors to Scotland and Norway. Her journey into DNA started in 2006 with Y-DNA and mtDNA testing and expanded to atDNA testing in 2012. She currently manages nearly 50 kits for relatives encompassing all five major DNA testing companies (AncestryDNA, FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage, 23andMe and LivingDNA) and the GEDmatch database, in addition to kits for clients). Kristina received the Boston University Certificate in Genealogical Research in 2018 and completed the DNA as Genealogical Evidence (Advanced) at Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research in 2019. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the National Genealogical Society. Kristina also serves as Vice President of the West Florida Genealogical Society in Pensacola and as a board member of the Baldwin County Genealogical Society in Foley, Alabama. She is participating in the ProGen discussion group and preparing to apply for certification with the Board for Certification of Genealogists by 2020.