*Arc TBC * -- how to find an ancester

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*Arc TBC * -- how to find an ancester

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hi,does anyone know how i could trace my grandfather when my fathers birth certificate says father unknown as far as i know his mother never spoke of him.
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Re: how to find an ancester

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the only way i can think of is a dna test and try to get it crossed referenced with as many families that are doing a family tree with dna ? in the area you father parents were from, this might give you a surname, long shot ?


http://www.familytreedna.com/Default.aspx

http://www.dnaancestryproject.com/?gcli ... 4QodvkCQpA
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thanks for that but dont think i will bother,all relations seem to be dead so i will call it a day with that i think cheers anyway and a merry xmas to you :grin:
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Any luck with this Bear - Can I Archive ??
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