I took a DNA test about 10 years ago. Recently I received a call from someone saying we were a DNA match for grandmother/granddaughter. Since that couldn’t be true, we discussed other options and the most likely was that I was her aunt. We had a lovely talk. I told her I would check with my four brothers and get back with her. WOW. What a HULLABALOO! Yikes…I was yelled at and accused of ruining the family and destroying reputations. The worst came from the super religious , hate-filled, strict Bible thumping ones! Yes, one was a minister! One of my sisters and I have welcomed this new niece. The rest of the family refuses to acknowledge her and even argues the DNA lab made a mistake. So, yes, the truth eventually comes out and it reveals the true character of certain individuals.
I know your niece is grateful that you accepted her. I wish more people answered us looking to find out where we come from; we just want to know. Although being accepted as family members is a plus. I can understand some people think it's a scam of some kind, and others are ashamed of the past.
Great story! I’m brand new to the channel. My dad never knew who his father was. Through DNA I’ve determined he was Irish or mostly Irish. He probably had wavy blond hair. We do know he was a married bus driver in Newark, NJ. I’ve spent years periodically searching with no luck. (We also don’t know who my father’s mother’s parents were!)
I took a DNA test about 10 years ago. Recently I received a call from someone saying we were a DNA match for grandmother/granddaughter. Since that couldn’t be true, we discussed other options and the most likely was that I was her aunt. We had a lovely talk. I told her I would check with my four brothers and get back with her. WOW. What a HULLABALOO! Yikes…I was yelled at and accused of ruining the family and destroying reputations. The worst came from the super religious , hate-filled, strict Bible thumping ones! Yes, one was a minister! One of my sisters and I have welcomed this new niece. The rest of the family refuses to acknowledge her and even argues the DNA lab made a mistake. So, yes, the truth eventually comes out and it reveals the true character of certain individuals.
Oh my! I’m sorry your brothers reacted that way, that’s great you and your sister are welcoming to her!
Probably was the minister 😝
@MaryEastBay
If the Daddy isn’t the Minister, it’s probably one of the other males who are hollering, as their conscience is pricking them. 😉
I know your niece is grateful that you accepted her. I wish more people answered us looking to find out where we come from; we just want to know. Although being accepted as family members is a plus. I can understand some people think it's a scam of some kind, and others are ashamed of the past.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful story.
Aaah I loved this "origin" story. Thank you so much for sharing how you got your start x
How awesome that you were able to find him. And all the pictures to boot! ❤❤❤
The magazine cover photo was the best find!
Great story! I’m brand new to the channel. My dad never knew who his father was. Through DNA I’ve determined he was Irish or mostly Irish. He probably had wavy blond hair. We do know he was a married bus driver in Newark, NJ. I’ve spent years periodically searching with no luck. (We also don’t know who my father’s mother’s parents were!)
How wonderful that you were able to find out information about your husband’s grandfather!
Yes, we were so grateful to be able to help him uncover the truth!
I spent 1 semester at Indiana State University of PA on National Student Exchange.
That's cool!
I agree things come out with DNA testing. Found out I have a half brother that I thought was my uncle.
Late discovery adoption? Tell us more.
@dnangelsorg2544 No, mother raped by her grandfather at 12 yrs old. Had my half-brother at 13.
Mother was raped by her grandfather @ 12 yrs old, had my half-brother at 13.
Lara, that surname that you mentioned sounds like one in my family. Does it happen to be spelled Rainoldi or some other way?
awaiting her reply
Do you guys research 2X great-grandparents or only up to great-grandparents?
With all the ladies with the letter "L" your company can be The house of "L"
That's a good one!
The captioning is HIGHLY distracting.