In praise of Ancestry DNA
 

I know some people are, understandably, sceptical or cautious about the whole DNA thing but for me it’s been a totally positive experience. It’s helped me to confirm several connections, including that the reputed father of my great grandmother was actually the right man.

Recently I had a surprise match to someone in the first cousin range. I thought I knew who all my biological first cousins were and we were completely unknown to one another but it is indeed a first cousin and we’re both delighted about the discovery. It’s not without its complications of course but after a week of emailing we met up and it’s been a delightful time.

So for me, the DNA has been invaluable in confirming genealogical connections but also in expanding my family. Not for everyone I realise but personally I recommend it.

Pleased to hear that Asa.

I need more time to get to grips with my results.

I'm honestly quite worried about what I might discover. :|

Like what, James?

Wish I could discover something! With 4 illegitimate great great grandfathers, you would think there was a chance.

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Has anyone had any luck with Irish connections? I'm a bit tempted to try it, because I'm stuck with my two Irish lines.

I've got a lot of DNA matches who I think must be connected on my Irish line, but I haven't managed to find the exact connection yet.

It doesn't help that my surnames are very common...

I can understand that but I think if you do Family History you probably know a lot already and it wouldn't throw up anything too shocking unless there is a specific worry.

Personally I would rather know anything and everything but that is the type of person I am. I don't believe things should be pushed under the carpet, hidden away or anything. Secrets and lies, they have a tendency to out themselves anyway and in my mind the sooner the better.


Anyway mine is in the post :) I had been thinking about it for a long time - cost was a factor but I took the £49 offer just before Christmas.

I sent mine off today, Maggie. I did notice it was going to Ireland and not the USA, which had been mentioned somewhere.