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(20,868 posts)It made sense being my mother was adopted by a Cherokee indian. However, no, I am not. I came back 99% European.
The foster aunt is still alive. She won't take a DNA test to prove that she is part Indian. I do not know why but to each their own.
I found a first cousin which is a big deal. My mother was adopted and long ago I thought I had figured out who her real father was (a rich boy from Texas that was married and fooling around with an 18 year old = spot on!). As for the first cousin I found, he is very rude and arrogant and I want nothing to do with a man whose very rich uncle dumped a baby and left her behind when he had the means to support her! Shame on this entire family! Shame!!
So, I sort of wanted to know, but not really.
Another cousin I found (Mother's real grandma's family) paid for it due to my reluctance to do so. He told me afterwards, "I have one match! It is ... YOU". This other first half cousin is a very nice man and we've become good friends. I am proud to know him!
Glad to know the truth finally in hindsight. It puts many issues to rest once & for all!