Mike's Rule #16 - Validate your family tree using DNA
One of the best things I can do for my family tree is to validate every branch using DNA. If you are like me, my first family tree was based on anecdotes and genealogical records only. Good bad or otherwise.
For every surname in your tree, you should be able to find DNA matches to confirm the connection. You should be able to validate at least 5 or 6 generations back. If you can’t validate, you may need to test your siblings or cousins to give you a more diverse set of matches. If that still doesn’t work, you might have a hidden adoption or illegitimacy issue. You probably have a genetic gap in your tree.
Time to start looking at your mystery group matches for means, motive and opportunity.
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