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Session was published in 2025

How Just One Match Can Help You Find Missing Ancestors in 2025

Would you believe that with just one well-chosen DNA match, you can find your missing ancestor? It’s true! Come review the essential (and new!) tools for sorting your DNA matches into the groups that represent the various branches of your family. Learn about how using just one DNA match in your research can help you discover or confirm the identities of your ancestors and their other relatives–so you can build out a bigger, more accurate family tree.

Participants should have a basic understanding of DNA testing for this session. Resources for DNA testing basics can be found under Additional Experiences.

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