#1: DNA Testing Can’t Take the Place of Research While a genealogy DNA test can offer clues to a person’s origins and can determine if two people may be related, it will not provide you with a complete family tree. DNA testing is a supplement to genealogy research and is most often used to confirm the information that has been compiled through...

Genealogy appeals to one of the more basic needs that we as human beings have. The need to belong is identified as one of those needs which touch all humanity in Maslow’s hierarchy for those of you who have some training in medicine. Genealogy permits you to find out where you belong. At one time genealogy was considered to be a hobby that only ...