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Genetic Genealogy


As the search for family history research continues new methods continually being discovered and applied. Our quest for knowledge as to our origins can now include our DNA, which is a record of our genetic lineage.The following quote from www.wikipedia defines the term genetic genealogy, "Genetic genealogy is the application of genetics to traditional genealogy. It involves comparing the DNA of one individual to that of others, thereby scientifically determining the person or group to which an individual is most closely biologically related. A close genetic relationship entails a shared ancestry, which may or may not be on record. Therefore, genetic genealogy gives genealogists the means to check or supplement the historical record with information from genetic data."