WHAT IS GENETIC GENEALOGY?
Genetic Genealogy is the use of DNA testing results (your genetics) in combination with traditional genealogy (the study of families by researching and tracing their history and lineage through historical records and other sources) to predict and discover the level and type of relationship between individuals.
FINDING YOUR FAMILIES OF ORIGIN
The majority of people I work with are interested in learning more about and/or
finding their families of origin. This is much more challenging for adoptees and others
with unknown parentage, but thanks to DNA testing it is possible.
I specialize in helping adoptees find their birth parents.
New technology and companies like AncestryDNA, FamilyTreeDNA and 23andMe
are making it possible for genetic family members around the world to connect and share their stories and information, break through brick walls in their family tree research
and help those with unknown parentage discover their genetic history.
Many people receive their DNA test results
and find themselves saying, "Now what?"
I can help you.
GETTING STARTED
Follow the steps below...
1. GATHER INFORMATION
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Gather as much family tree information as possible.
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Ask family members for help.
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Adoptees: Request information from the state in which your were born/adopted and join Registries.
2. DNA TESTING
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Order an AncestryDNA test.
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See my DNA Testing Strategy.
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Consider Y-DNA and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) tests.
3. CONTACT ME
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Contact me to schedule a FREE phone consultation to discuss your case and review your DNA matches.
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Join my Facebook group. This is a great place to ask questions and see more testimonials.
TESTIMONIALS
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