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Old 17-11-18, 06:27
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Default 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.
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Old 17-11-18, 10:51
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Pleased to hear that Asa.

I need more time to get to grips with my results.
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Old 17-11-18, 16:36
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I'm honestly quite worried about what I might discover. :|
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Old 17-11-18, 16:59
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Like what, James?
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Old 17-11-18, 18:03
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Wish I could discover something! With 4 illegitimate great great grandfathers, you would think there was a chance.

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Old 17-11-18, 20:30
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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.
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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.
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Old 18-11-18, 16:51
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It doesn't help that my surnames are very common...
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I'm honestly quite worried about what I might discover. :|

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.
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Old 09-01-19, 15:13
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I sent mine off today, Maggie. I did notice it was going to Ireland and not the USA, which had been mentioned somewhere.
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