When I have DNA matches who are African American, I always know which branch of my family they are related on. I'm always uncertain whether to share this information, because it almost certainly means they have a white slave owner in their family tree. I often doubt this is a branch of their tree they are wanting to trace. Any thoughts, wisdom? #Genealogy
@poemblaze I have to laugh on this one. My grandfather was a minister in Louisiana. He was very strict with his children. I have more than 6
DNA matches with illegitimate grandchildren from him. I told the first couple of adopted people, but stopped when I realized the news was no comfort to those who didn't know they were adopted.
@Netherbury I can understand. Fortunately the adoptee I've worked with knew she was adopted. I did have a DNA match who discovered his father wasn't his father, but that was because he had all his siblings take DNA tests.