Genetic test to pinpoint ancestors

This is very interesting indeed, I am a Northern Irish Protestant, which I might add is a majority in Northern Ireland, we are descended from scottish and English settlers from the 17th and 18th century, it would be interesting to find out where my family originated from, I do think this sort of thing interests almost everyone wouldn't you agree. I think your right. I am trying to find my great grandfather,but have no luck as to where he was born in Germany.Just will have to look at his naturalization papers when i get a copy from New York state. It's of interest to me because there are also H... [More]

Being more interested in where I'm going rather where I came from I will keep my eyes on the future.

Being more interested in where I'm going rather where I came from I will keep my eyes on the future. I like how you think. ^^

This is very interesting indeed, I am a Northern Irish Protestant, which I might add is a majority in Northern Ireland, we are descended from scottish and English settlers from the 17th and 18th century, it would be interesting to find out where my family originated from, I do think this sort of thing interests almost everyone wouldn't you agree. I tried searching for my roots...got as far back as 1854...which is not bad considering I never left my chair. I have same roots as yourself and all I found was my ancestors moving between Scotland, Ulster, Ireland and England. Think you had no option... [More]

This would be so helpful for me. I'm Mexican by birth, but my last name's German. So obviously I have some in me. Not to mention native blood and the obvious Spanish blood. However, people think I'm either: Indian, Middle Eastern, or some sort of Asian and European mix. I'm really curious to find out what kind of racial/genetic makeup I'm composed of. You can get a "simple" mtDNA test for a couple hundred bucks. This will trace your basic maternal line back thousands of years though it's not very specific. I got this done and found out my maternal line was living around Tuscany 17,000 years ag... [More]

Except out-of-curiosity I can't figure out why this DNA Ancestor thing would be a good idea. There is a down side to it as to what some ill-intentioned people may do with a genetic blueprint and family map like that. I'd have to give it some serious thought if it became available and affordable because I'm curious about my ancestry too. I found it ironic when I read this part of the article: 'I think a lot of people in the New World - Canada, Australia - are very interested in where they come from. They'll do their family tree and they'll hit a brick wall. The paper records run out and they're... [More]

Except out-of-curiosity I can't figure out why this DNA Ancestor thing would be a good idea. There is a down side to it as to what some ill-intentioned people may do with a genetic blueprint and family map like that. I'd have to give it some serious thought if it became available and affordable because I'm curious about my ancestry too. I found it ironic when I read this part of the article: Many years ago a relative decided to track down our family line and couldn't get past a burned up court house in Virginia. All the records had been destroyed. So, there ya go... I guess DNA would be one wa... [More]

Church records are a good source when civil records have been destroyed. I hadn't thought of that. That's a very helpful hint. Thanks. .

I like how you think. ^^ Thanks

I hadn't thought of that. That's a very helpful hint. Thanks. . If you have a Mormon church near you they can also help. They have the largest database of birth records in the world, I think. http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp Some good tips on this page... http://www.genealogicaljourneys.com/tips.htm Good luck!