DNA tests for genealogical research have been heavily marketed. There are times when they will solve problems–or at least help to solve a problem. But DNA needs to be used in concert with other forms of documentation that researchers have been using for years. Always check vital records, deeds and census records to narrow in with your DNA research.
DNA will not necessarily make your genealogical research easy. It will give you one more tool in your research toolbox.
In our research, we had to recreate trees backwards and forwards to see how we were matching our DNA distant cousins. Usually they do not have your ancestors in their trees. This is painstakingly hard, but worth while if you can identified a brick wall.
