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• DNA
• Family History Research

Kristina Gow Clever is a Professional Genealogist in Eufaula, Alabama, and founder of Clever Genetic Ancestry. Her passion for genealogy began with letters from her mom, Sue Sisco, about her own family research. Kristina 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. In 2005, Kristina became the recipient of 30+ years of her mom’s research, giving her the opportunity to explore her Southern roots. Other family branches provided opportunities to research relatives with roots in Canada, England, Ireland, Germany, and Mexico.

Kristina’s journey into DNA started in 2006 with Y-DNA and mtDNA testing and expanded to atDNA testing in 2012. While working full-time as an Administrative Assistance, she earned an AA in Liberal Arts from Mission College. She sought all available opportunities to learn more about DNA analysis and its benefits for enhancing family research. As her experience expanded, she began helping others who were searching for their biological roots. 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).

Testimonials
Kristina made organized groupings of my DNA cousins. Therefore, you can find great information. One cousin from a line that I emailed provided date of death and place of death on a great aunt that I had searched for long time. Prior to Kristina's work I would just look at cousins and say "that one is paternal, etc.". Never did I get any help with myself as the manager. Martha C. Moss, CPA

More than 20 years ago I began searching for my brother's biological father with only a fairly common name and estimated age & location. Then DNA and genetic ancestry entered the scene and we thought it would be easy from there. Sometimes it is just that easy but even testing with the 2 biggest companies my brother had over 1,000 matches and I couldn't sort it out alone. My brother didn't believe he would ever know his father. Eileen Harryvan

I had A really great experience working with Kristina. She got me closer to finding my paternal grandparents! Janelle M.

After working with several other companies, I felt defeated and ready to give up. I turned to Google for one last chance at at finding my biological father and somehow landed on Kristina and Clever Genetic Ancestry. Kristina was heaven sent! I felt that she was empathetic and passionate about resolving my case. She went over and above and did not nickel and dime me for every little thing. Most importantly, Kristina was responsive and resourceful. She listened to my theories and followed up to prove or eliminate them. I wouldn't wish anyone the pain of having to locate a loved one, but if the need arises, Clever Genetic Ancestry is the only way to go! Robert Reeves

Publications/Media
"Ole Helmer Rude vs Helmer Hansen," Minnesota Genealogist, Vol. 52, No. 1, Spring 2021

Repositories
Alabama
Baldwin County, Alabama
Barbour County, Alabama
Bullock County, Alabama
Chambers County, Alabama
Coffee County, Alabama
Covington County, Alabama
Crenshaw County, Alabama
Covington County, Alabama
Dale County, Alabama
Elmore County, Alabama
Escambia County, Alabama
Geneva County, Alabama
Henry County, Alabama
Houston County, Alabama
Lee County, Alabama
Macon County, Alabama
Montgomery County, Alabama
Pike County, Alabama
Russell County, Alabama
Tallapoosa County, Alabama

Florida
Escambia County, Florida
Okaloosa County, Florida
Santa Rosa County, Florida
Walton County, Florida

Georgia
Clay County, Georgia
Quitman County, Georgia
Randolph County, Georgia
Stewart County, Georgia
 

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century

Certificates
Certificate in Genealogical Research (Boston University, 2018)
ProGen 42 (2020)
ProGen Practicum 2 (2023)
DNA as Genealogical Evidence - Advanced (IGHR, 2019)
Advanced Methodology & Evidence Analysis (IGHR, 2020)
All-DNA Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum (SLIG Virtual, 2020)

Affiliations
Association of Professional Genealogists
National Genealogical Society
 

Degrees
AA in Liberal Arts (Mission College, Santa Clara, California)