West Middlesex Family History Society

DNA Testing

Using DNA test kits as a family research tool is much talked about, and it is hard to know if it is likely to help one's own family research. There is always a cost involved. The Family History Federation (FHF), with whom we are affiliated, made a serious study of DNA testing in 2018, and produced a most informative report at the end of the year. If you are wondering whether to use one of these tools it is highly recommended that you take a look at their report.

The report is titled 'Can DNA Tests Help You?'. Here is the link:

• Can DNA Tests Help You?

In August 2023 Mia Bennett (www.miagenealogy.com) gave the Society a talk titled 'Introduction to DNA for Family Historians' and she provided an excellent handout to go with the talk. The handout is available to members from our

• Members' Documents page.

Potentially useful websites

• Which DNA Test is the Most Accurate: a general review of DNA testing by KnowYourDNA, an information source for DNA kits.
• A review of 23andMe: A review of the 23andMe DNA kit by KnowYourDNA.