Genealogical DNA Testing

While still in its infancy, DNA testing is a new genealogical research tool. Many researchers are finding family ties to previously unknown male relatives by using the Y-search DNA test.

This cheek swab testing is done only by males with the results following their surname ancestors:  son, to father, to paternal grandfather, to paternal great-grandfather, . . There are several companies doing the testing and most offer a substantial discount to those who join or start a surname or geographical "project."