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*[http://genforum.com/va/ Virginia Genealogy Forum] (Genealogy.com) 40,000+ messages | *[http://genforum.com/va/ Virginia Genealogy Forum] (Genealogy.com) 40,000+ messages | ||
*[http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia/mb.ashx Virginia - Family History & Genealogy Message Boards] (Ancestry.com) 25,000+ messages | *[http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia/mb.ashx Virginia - Family History & Genealogy Message Boards] (Ancestry.com) 25,000+ messages | ||
*[http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/ | *[http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/VA/ Virginia Mailing Lists] (RootsWeb.com) | ||
You should also use message boards focused on specific surnames and localities (such as counties) to find your ancestors. {{DNA}} <br><br>'''DNA'''. DNA studies are one of the most exciting new ways to learn about your roots. There are many DNA companies that can assist. Y-Chromosome tests are very helpful, because they can help many people who share surnames find out if they're related. They let you know if someone is already studying your particular surname. A few that include surname projects are: | You should also use message boards focused on specific surnames and localities (such as counties) to find your ancestors. {{DNA}} <br><br>'''DNA'''. DNA studies are one of the most exciting new ways to learn about your roots. There are many DNA companies that can assist. Y-Chromosome tests are very helpful, because they can help many people who share surnames find out if they're related. They let you know if someone is already studying your particular surname. A few that include surname projects are: | ||