If both bio parents were adopted, where does one even begin to trace ancestry?

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Pherick · 41-45, M Best Comment

DNA testing can be done nowadays through Ancestry. If it gets a hit, even a remote one, it might be a starting place.

RainBisou · F

@Pherick: great point!!

CaliLuv702 · 36-40, F

@Pherick: yeah that's a good point. I was thinking the opposite. Like I had to have A to get to B, but it's still possible to go backwards.

Pherick · 41-45, M

@CaliLuv702: I think its $75 or $100, though they do run sales. Of course no one may hit your DNA, but even if you hit a 3rd or 4th cousin, that is a place to start the the tree.

SW-User

@CaliLuv702: I found out who my dad was using ancestry and I have helped 2 who were adopted find their biological parents. As long as you get a first or second cousin match ( or closer) it is pretty easy.

CaliLuv702 · 36-40, F

@LadyCinnamon: that's really good to hear.