What if DNA evidence is in conflict with the tree shown in family search?
Not sure if there's a better category to ask this question ... hope this is OK to ask here.
With so many people submitting DNA these days, it is becoming quite common story that someone gets a DNA kit as a gift only to discover that a parent or grandparent or great grandparent etc. in the family tree is not actually the biological ancestor. I've been using genetic genealogy tools for several years now to help people map out their biological family tree and contact their biological family members (who are usually willing to submit DNA for confirmation).
Once we map it out and get DNA confirmation, the person I'm helping and a some of the newly discovered biological siblings/cousins/aunts/uncles etc. will have this info showing in a public family tree on Ancestry.com or similar DNA site. But whenever I'm here on family search and come across that branch, I'm unsure what to do with the information. Should this DNA information be available on family search so descendants who are interested can research the biological branch and learn about their biological ancestors?
Answers
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A person can have two sets of parents in the FSFT. Traditionally one set may be a biological parents, and the other adopted parents. The same idea can be applied when the parent(s) who raised the child turn out not to be the biological parents.
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FYI
Welcome to the "Community.FamilySearch" Forum.
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
Just in passing ...
FIRSTLY ...
I totally agree with 'A van Helsdingen' ...
In "Family Tree", of 'FamilySearch', an individual/person, can have MORE than ONE, "Set" of Parents ...
Depending upon, the "Type" of, "Parent-Child" Relationship ...
In fact, an individual/person can have up to a MAXIMUM of x100 Parents ...
[ But, I am not certain, if that is, "Sets" of Parents; or, just, individual Parents ... ]
Here is a "Knowledge Article" in 'FamilySearch':
What are the data limits for people in Family Tree?
Whereas ...
SECONDLY ...
DNA ...
Well, that is another story ...
Here is a "Knowledge Article" in 'FamilySearch':
Using DNA in family history research
https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/using-dna-in-family-history-research
Where it states, among other things:
Quote:
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Please note that FamilySearch does not endorse or recommend any commercial DNA applications for genetic genealogy.
Nor does our Family Tree provide specific features to post or link DNA groups based on DNA matches.
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But ...
That Said ...
'FamilySearch' does suggest, that DNA Testing, DOES NOT replace traditional forms of Genealogical/Family History research; BUT, rather, that DNA Testing CAN complement a well-documented "Family Tree".
And ...
Certainly NOT forgotten ...
'FamilySearch' provides information and recourses to help navigate DNA in Genealogical/Family History research.
Here are just some of the resources:
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'FamilySearch' "Blog":
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What Is DNA?—A Molecule That Links Generations
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/what-is-dna
Using DNA to Discover Your Deep Ancestry
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/using-dna-to-discover-your-deep-ancestry
Overcoming Brick Walls in Your Family Tree with a Genealogy DNA Test
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/genealogy-dna-test
How DNA Testing Can Help Your Family History
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/how-dna-testing-can-help-your-family-history
Connecting with Your Biological Family through DNA Testing
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/how-to-find-birth-parents-through-dna
DNA Cousin Matches Can Lead to Family History Discoveries
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/dna-match
DNA Testing at Family Reunions
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/dna-testing-at-family-reunions
DNA 101: Back to the Basics
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/dna-101-back-to-the-basics
Creating a DNA Testing Plan
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/creating-a-dna-testing-plan
Untangling the Centimorgans on Your DNA Test
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/centimorgan-chart-understanding-dna
Resources for the DNA Enthusiast
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/resources-for-the-dna-enthusiast
Healing and Family History: The Emotional Side of DNA
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/healing-and-family-history-the-emotional-side-of-dna
Advancing Your Genealogy Research with DNA: Part 1
And, a couple of 'Oldies' ...
Has My Family's DNA Been Tested?
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/has-my-familys-dna-been-tested
Can Your Genes Tell Your Family Story?
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/can-your-genes-tell-your-family-story
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'FamilySearch' "Lessons"
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DNA: An Introduction to Genetic Genealogy
[ x6 Lessons ]
▬ 1. Introduction
▬ 2. What is DNA?
▬ 3. Why is DNA Valuable?
▬ 4. Types of DNA
▬ 5. DNA and Genealogy
▬ 6. Testing Companies
DNA: I've Tested, Now What?
[ x6 Lessons ]
▬ 1. Introduction
https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/dna-ive-tested-now-what-introduction
▬ 2. First Steps
https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/dna-ive-tested-now-what-first-steps
▬ 3. Cousin Matches
https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/dna-ive-tested-now-what-cousin-matches
▬ 4. Match Clusters
https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/dna-ive-tested-now-what-match-clusters
▬ 5. DNA First Approach
https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/dna-ive-tested-now-what-dna-first-approach
▬ 6. Research First Approach
How Genealogists Use DNA
https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/how-genealogists-use-dna
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"Community.FamilySearch" Forum
'Groups'
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Genetic Genealogy Research
https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/85-genetic-genealogy-research
Genealogy and the Y Chromosome
https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/83-genealogy-and-the-y-chromosome
Kendall One-Name Study & DNA Project
https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/112-kendall-one-name-study-dna-project
Now ...
After ALL That ...
Just saying ...
NOT included ...
But, NOT forgotten ...
Just my thoughts.
We certainly can but live in hope; about, eventually; being, included ...
Brett
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