February 2025

32 years after the initial application

I decided to join 23 and Me many years ago specifically to see if I match to anyone on my paternal side. I can’t remember how long it’s been, at least 10 to 15 years.

One the years I’ve matched to a few people from about 7% DNA match and lower. I’d reach out with the information I had, but nothing certainly matched up when I connected to a few people, or at least attempted.

In February I matched to someone at 11%. My brother, Frank, had previous matched to me at 27% so I have a guideline on what to expect between siblings with a single shared parent.

I reached out, and exchanged a few messages but then nothing…