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DNA & Genealogy

Can I swab your cheek? It's really a simple (and painless) test that can help you prove (or disprove) relationships, especially if you're missing a generational link. I collected my father's DNA since he was the only son of a Scottish immigrant whose five siblings didn't have children. So far, no close matches, but with more people using DNA to solve genealogy problems, the more likely I will get a match in the future.

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Search for Family or Friends

Looking for a second cousin for a DNA swab? Or distant relatives for a family reunion? Or your grandmother's neighbors who could help you identify faces in your family pictures? Try these links to find lost family members and friends:

411: free online white pages and yellow pages
Classmates.com: Reconnect with friends!
Reunion.com: FREE People Search and FREE Email Search

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Every Picture Tells a Story

So your relatives get all glassy-eyed when you tell stories of your ancestral pursuits. Maybe you need a new type of presentation. Try these:

Photoworks.com photo books, cards, calendars, gifts, and prints
Celebrate life’s greatest moments with a One True Media video montage.
Smilebox: Create amazing slideshows with your photos & video--free!
OneGreatFamily: Create and Share your Family Tree!

Looking for Something?

It's not like we lost relatives or anything....it's just that we need to find them. Maybe you're looking for a family heirloom or a hometown postcard or a county mug book. Here are places to start your search:

You Just Had to Be There

It's always better in person. Visit an ancestral home, hold family documents in your hands, photograph your grandparents' graves, hear family stories from great-aunt Mildred, or attend a family reunion. Here are some sites to help with your travel plans: