Genealogy Chat

Basically my great grandfather was illegitimate, and we have found a probable father and some of his legitimate descendents. Really the only way we can be sure of our relation would be to test our DNA, but would testing half-2nd cousins be just to distant to test?
If not can anyone suggest a trustworthy site to do this through?

Apologies if ive posted this to a incorrect board

Tom

There's some good information here:

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,452544.0.html

... although it's a couple of years old.


Ozi

I would suggest asking your GP for advice. They should be able to point you in the right direction. I suspect this might be pretty costly though.
Jan

Any DNA testing is 'possible'...........whether or not there would be any value in it is another matter

According to Google there are several sites which charge £99 for a DNA Paternity Test. This one looks a bit more promising for you, but I couldn't see anything about cost.

http://www.dnaancestryproject.com/

Also see

http://www.yourgeneticgenealogist.com/2012/03/finding-your-roots-with-henry-louis.html

Roy

Thanks for you help everyone

Tom

To answer the question is DNA for 2nd cousins accurate. Yes for male family members.

Was going to answer before but thought somebody would be there first :-)