My Biggest ever Genealogy Breakthrough in 20 years thanks to DNA

[chiddicks]

This week I made my biggest ever breakthrough on my tree, when I managed to solve a 20 year brickwall, thanks to the powers of DNA. For 20 years I have had one 'missing' great great grandfather.

Of my 16 great great grandparents, one has always been listed as 'unknown father', well not anymore!!!!!

If I said it was like looking for a needle in a haystack, well before, I didn't even know which haystack to even look in!!!!

http://chiddicksfamilytree.com/2020...rough-and-looking-for-a-needle-in-a-haystack/

 

[barbarajoh]

Good news, it can be a wonderful tool. Have proved some of my "not sure" lines too.

 

[chiddicks]

Thanks Barbara much appreciated

 

[benny1982]

Well done. I think even before the DNA evidence, the middle name being the same as the likely father's surname is a good clue, no smoke without fire as they say, but nice to get actual proof with DNA.

 

[chiddicks]

Thanks Benny, it’s a slice of luck we all need sometimes!