Not the father

[Paula42]

Thank you all for your opinions.

Both my grandfathers are long gone, sadly. There is only my mum left and unfortunately she does not know anything, all a surprise.

Craclyn, I will take your advice and just go slowly through everything, not a lot else I can do.

Thank you all

Paula

[Mike in Cumbria]

Alternatively, you could take the view that the men who brought your parents up are your real grandfathers. There's more to being a father than contributing a few sperm.

It all depends what you want out of your genealogy search.

[~buttons~]

Paula - I'd really like to know how you are able to ascertain that your parents were not the natural children of their "known" father/mother.

Is there a way of finding this info with only their DNA being tested?

As I said - I know nothing on the subject and am interested in finding answers.

[Rosinish]

Paula - I'd really like to know how you are able to ascertain that your parents were not the natural children of their "known" father/mother.

Me too!

The reason I'm asking is, I have access to my brothers' DNA & yet to identify a connection with our maternal line, neither by surnames or areas in common 

I certainly don't think my mother didn't give birth to my brother i.e. I'm wondering if you have a similar thing?

If it's with high matches who's to say the others weren't from affairs rather than your parents?

Annie...with my DNA kit (since June), looking at it & wondering, do I or don't I? 

[Ruskie]

You should must take that test Annie!!!

I was wondering the same - how do you know that your father/mother is the illegitimate son/ daughter?

[KGarrad]

You should must take that test Annie!!!

Don't do it, Annie!

Not unless you are mentally prepared for ANY answers that get thrown up.

KG (Proud to be a DNA Luddite!)

[roopat]

I agree and is why I choose to have nothing to do with it. 

Me too.

[Craclyn]

Do it Annie, but face it with a desire to know the truth and prepare yourself for potential surprises.