Step 5: Learn about DNA and Genealogy
The more you know the easier it will be! While waiting on your test results to come in, take this opportunity to learn.
- Beginners Guide to Genetic Genealogy
- International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG)
- DNAAdoption.org (classes)
- Blogs
- How DNA is Passed Down
Building accurate trees is a key skill – practice on your known or adoptive family with the help of these resources
- Ancestry Family Tree Resources
- MyHeritage Help Center
- How to Build a Tree (DNAAdoption video – a little old but the concept still applies)
Join a support community
- Local Genealogy society – often have free and supportive help
- Local LDS Family History Center -free and supportive help
- DNA Newbie or other Facebook groups
- Your local library – free access to ancestry, My Heritage, and other genealogical