When DNA identification of human remains is made, the DNA laboratory gets the headlines. But just as important is the genealogical research needed to find a family member who can provide a DNA sample for comparison.
While mitochondrial DNA is more useful than Y-DNA in identifying remains, finding a family reference along the direct female line can be a challenge because of the name change in each generation. The identification of very old remains may require research covering many decades, sometimes spanning continents. We are experienced at the historical, geographical, and genealogical research required to find DNA references anywhere in the world, along both the exclusively male line for Y-DNA identifications, and the exclusively female line for mtDNA identifications.