DNA results are a dead end if the submitter passes away and leaves no way for survivors to share genealogical information to others who match

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Marian Pierre-Louis blog Roots and Rambles

DNA results are a dead end if the submitter passes away and leaves no way 

for survivors to share genealogical information to others who match

Marian,

I was excited by a recent check of mtDNA FGS results to find I had an exact match.  However, like a previous close match, my email was not responded to.  Again, the possibility is the submitter may have passed away.  This brings up a troubling situation, where DNA matches with deceased matches are total dead ends.  A suggestion is everyone who submits DNA tests needs to contact a trusted survivor who will get access to the results and can respond to followup contacts and can provide any genealogical info to help make a connection.  Needless to say, this living contact must do the same thing as time approaches their end and a surviving contact needs to be appointed.  This is very important as otherwise DNA looking for a genealogical connection will simply be a waste of time as submitters pass away. 

Cheers, Ray Whidden

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada