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*[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/usa/VA/ Virginia Mailing Lists] (RootsWeb.com) | *[http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/VA/ Virginia Mailing Lists] (RootsWeb.com) | ||
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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. Several DNA companies are available to assist. Y-Chromosome tests are very helpful, because they can help people who share surnames find out if they're related. Some DNA sites inform you if someone is already studying your surname, such as: | <br> 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. Several DNA companies are available to assist. Y-Chromosome tests are very helpful, because they can help people who share surnames find out if they're related. Some DNA sites inform you if someone is already studying your surname, such as: <br> | ||
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*[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]) | ||
*[http://dna.ancestry.com/welcome.aspx Ancestry DNA] | *[http://dna.ancestry.com/welcome.aspx Ancestry DNA] | ||
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#[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Early_Chesapeake/default.aspx The DNA of the Early Chesapeake] project at FamilyTreeDNA lists many Virginia compiled genealogies. Project administrators correlate DNA evidence and genealogical material. | #[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Early_Chesapeake/default.aspx The DNA of the Early Chesapeake] project at FamilyTreeDNA lists many Virginia compiled genealogies. Project administrators correlate DNA evidence and genealogical material. | ||
#[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/va-1600s/default.aspx VA-1600s Geographic Project] at FamilyTreeDNA was organized as a storage place for DNA results | #[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/va-1600s/default.aspx VA-1600s Geographic Project] at FamilyTreeDNA was organized as a storage place for DNA results of people whose ancestors lived in Virginia before 1700. More than 75 samples have been collected. | ||
#[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/SWVirginia/default.aspx Virginia-SW Group Project] at FamilyTreeDNA focuses on Franklin, Patrick, Grayson, Smyth, Lee, Scott, Wise, Dickenson, Henry, Carroll, Wythe, Buchanan, Russell, Tazewell, Bland, Giles, Craig, Floyd, Bedford, Amherst, Pulaski, Pittsylvania, and Montgomery counties.<br> | #[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/SWVirginia/default.aspx Virginia-SW Group Project] at FamilyTreeDNA focuses on Franklin, Patrick, Grayson, Smyth, Lee, Scott, Wise, Dickenson, Henry, Carroll, Wythe, Buchanan, Russell, Tazewell, Bland, Giles, Craig, Floyd, Bedford, Amherst, Pulaski, Pittsylvania, and Montgomery counties.<br> | ||
#[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/familiesofinterest/default.aspx Melungeon Families of Interest Project] at FamilyTreeDNA focuses on specific families thought to fit into the ethnic category of Melungeon. Some of these folks lived in Southwest Virginia. | #[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/familiesofinterest/default.aspx Melungeon Families of Interest Project] at FamilyTreeDNA focuses on specific families thought to fit into the ethnic category of Melungeon. Some of these folks lived in Southwest Virginia. | ||