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==== Community Networking Sites ==== | ==== Community Networking Sites ==== | ||
In the pre-Internet days, many genealogists published queries in genealogical journals where their ancestors lived, such as ''The Virginia Genealogist''. Today, most genealogists post queries online. | In the pre-Internet days, many genealogists published queries in genealogical journals where their ancestors lived, such as ''The Virginia Genealogist''. Today, most genealogists post queries online. | ||
'''Message Boards and Lists'''. Genealogists share information and ask questions in online message boards. Some examples are: | '''Message Boards and Lists'''. Genealogists share information and ask questions in online message boards. Some examples are: | ||
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*[http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/VA/ Virginia Mailing Lists] (RootsWeb.com) | *[http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/VA/ Virginia Mailing Lists] (RootsWeb.com) | ||
You'll also want to check 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. | You'll also want to check 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. Many sites inform you if someone is already studying your particular surname. A few that include surname projects are: | ||
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/ Family Tree DNA] (also try [http://www.ysearch.org/ YSearch]) | *[http://www.familytreedna.com/ Family Tree DNA] (also try [http://www.ysearch.org/ YSearch]) | ||