AncestryDNA reconstructs partial genome of 19th century man

David Speegle lived with his two successive spouses – Winifred Crawford and Nancy Garren – in 19th century Alabama. Between his two wives, Speegle had about 30 children and over 100 grandchildren. While many tiny details about Speegle’s day-to-day life have been lost over time, new light has been shed on the specifics of his genetic history thanks to research conducted by AncestryDNA.