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'''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: | ||
*[ | *[https://www.ancestry.com/boards/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia Virginia - Family History & Genealogy Message Boards] (Ancestry.com) 25,000+ messages | ||
*[https://lists.rootsweb.com/listindexes Rootsweb List Indexes] | |||
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<br> You'll also want to check message boards focused on specific surnames and localities (such as counties) to find your ancestors.<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> | <br> You'll also want to check message boards focused on specific surnames and localities (such as counties) to find your ancestors.<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> | ||
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/ Family Tree DNA] | *[http://www.familytreedna.com/ Family Tree DNA] | ||
*[http://dna.ancestry.com/welcome.aspx Ancestry DNA] | *[http://dna.ancestry.com/welcome.aspx Ancestry DNA] | ||
*[http://www.smgf.org/pages/ydatabase.jspx Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation] | *[http://www.smgf.org/pages/ydatabase.jspx Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation] | ||