Picking the Perfect DNA Test – An Interview with Shannon Combs-Bennett

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Picking the Perfect DNA Test – An Interview with Shannon Combs-Bennett

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Aug 1, 2023

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In this episode, Shannon Combs-Bennett highlights the top DNA tests and their benefits. Plus, Charlotte Barnes tells us how to get kids interested in genealogy.

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Aug 1, 2023

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Picking the Perfect DNA Test – An Interview with Shannon Combs-Bennett

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