Working with others, DNA has opened avenues and clarified areas. But to reach that point, many have had DNA tests, so by comparing, a triangulation can pinpoint answers, though a paper trail should also be found. My DNA on the whole seemed right with the ethnicity percentages offered. But I also had 8% Pashtun (India). It often relates to gipsy/traveller groups. My aunt, born 1919 was so dark and wrinkled. Her father had been in WW1, and I questioned if he was actually the father. With additional knowledge, others in the group also have dark-skinned offspring; and usually the first born, though not always. Within the group, the gipsy/traveller element is from different tribes. I now believe my aunt gained her skin colour from three generations before, as Powell was a major traveller name. There could well be further links. It can be challenging, when one child has very dark skin and two other children are fair, and all have the same father. If only I took a DNA test nothing would have been found. The larger the group, paternal, maternal, then cousins, 2nd cousins and further helps with the triangulation.
