Richard Hill
@richardhilldna.bsky.social
Genetic genealogy speaker, adoptee, and author of "Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA"
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Richard Hill
@richardhilldna.bsky.social
· Nov 20
I just joined BlueSky. I was the first adoptee to find my birth family through a genetic genealogy DNA test. I told the story of my decades-long search in "Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA." I give presentations on DNA testing topics to genealogy groups and libraries.
Father and Son Meet Through DNA. After learning of each other through DNA testing, a father and son met for the first time in Idaho, changing both of their lives forever. buff.ly/sReOu8D #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Father, son who became aware of each other through DNA testing meet in Idaho for first time
Paul Griffith and Kevin Thompson, on opposite sides of the country, have been searching for long-lost relatives. That search brought them face-to-face — but as father and son.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Father and Son Meet Through DNA. After learning of each other through DNA testing, a father and son met for the first time in Idaho, changing both of their lives forever. buff.ly/sReOu8D #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Legacy Webinars Black Friday Sale. You can access my webinars—and over 2,500 other genealogy classes—for 50% off: $24.98 for the entire year. The sale ends Sunday, Nov 30th. buff.ly/e8aNIYj #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
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November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Legacy Webinars Black Friday Sale. You can access my webinars—and over 2,500 other genealogy classes—for 50% off: $24.98 for the entire year. The sale ends Sunday, Nov 30th. buff.ly/e8aNIYj #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
DNA Test Uncovers Murder Mystery. A DNA test revealed that a man’s biological mother was a murder victim. Now, two families unite to solve a decades-old case together. buff.ly/WYGVvKD ;#DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
A DNA test revealed his biological mother was murdered. Two families join forces to find her killer
In part 1 of this series, the investigative file for Kelly Jean Robinson’s murder reveals potential suspects and evidence.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
DNA Test Uncovers Murder Mystery. A DNA test revealed that a man’s biological mother was a murder victim. Now, two families unite to solve a decades-old case together. buff.ly/WYGVvKD ;#DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
U.S. Adoptees Face Deportation. Some adoptees raised in the U.S. never received citizenship and now face deportation risks. Find out what this means for adoptees’ rights. buff.ly/hZsm7Ux #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #Adoption
Adoptees raised in the US say they risk deportation after decades without citizenship - The Global Herald
Thousands of people adopted from other countries and raised in the United States say they have discovered in adulthood that they were never granted US
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November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
U.S. Adoptees Face Deportation. Some adoptees raised in the U.S. never received citizenship and now face deportation risks. Find out what this means for adoptees’ rights. buff.ly/hZsm7Ux #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #Adoption
Decoding DNA for Adoptees This Sunday. Finding Biological Family with Search Angel Susan Christin is an online event on Sunday, 11/23/25 at 3:00 pm Eastern time. buff.ly/31wTe7p #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #Adoption
Decoding DNA: Finding Biological Family with Search Angel Susan Christin
Susan combines technical expertise and deep compassion in her work, using DNA to uncover origins and reconnect with biological family.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Decoding DNA for Adoptees This Sunday. Finding Biological Family with Search Angel Susan Christin is an online event on Sunday, 11/23/25 at 3:00 pm Eastern time. buff.ly/31wTe7p #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #Adoption
What Are Nigerians Mixed With? Genetic studies show Nigerians have a rich mix of African ancestries from across the continent, with only minor traces from outside Africa. Learn more about the roots and diversity of Nigerian DNA. buff.ly/R9TT6l5 #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
What are Nigerians Mixed With?
What are Nigerians mixed with? Discover Nigeria's 371 ethnic groups, genetic West African roots, and complex heritage mixing patterns explained.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
What Are Nigerians Mixed With? Genetic studies show Nigerians have a rich mix of African ancestries from across the continent, with only minor traces from outside Africa. Learn more about the roots and diversity of Nigerian DNA. buff.ly/R9TT6l5 #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
The Most Shocking DNA Surprise Ever. Lots of people have been surprised by the results of a DNA test. But this story is a revelation I've never heard of before. buff.ly/FpFqpGu #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
'Adopted' woman takes DNA test to trace biological family — realizes her parents were lying for 24 years
She took a test and realized that her adoptive family matched her biological family.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Most Shocking DNA Surprise Ever. Lots of people have been surprised by the results of a DNA test. But this story is a revelation I've never heard of before. buff.ly/FpFqpGu #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
"Finding Your Roots" Returns for a New Season. To see the celebrity guest roster for Season 12 and watch the new season trailer, click this link: buff.ly/tTwMC2L #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
'Finding Your Roots' Season 12: America Ferrera Is Shocked to Learn This Filmmaker Is Family in New Trailer
Lizzy Caplan, Wiz Khalifa, Spike Lee, Flea, and more are scheduled for the new season.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"Finding Your Roots" Returns for a New Season. To see the celebrity guest roster for Season 12 and watch the new season trailer, click this link: buff.ly/tTwMC2L #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Abandoned as a Baby in Korea, She Meets Her Sister 50 Years Later. Another incredible DNA success story reunites two sisters from opposite sides of the world. buff.ly/sp9ZNlg #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Woman abandoned as baby gave up on finding birth family, until she got text
Amber Nichols was left in a police station just 10 months old. She had lost hope of finding her family. Then, everything changed.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Abandoned as a Baby in Korea, She Meets Her Sister 50 Years Later. Another incredible DNA success story reunites two sisters from opposite sides of the world. buff.ly/sp9ZNlg #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
DNA Test Holiday Gift Guide. Before you choose any DNA test as a holiday gift, check this Guide to see which tests best fit different recipients. buff.ly/97k8hjy #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Best DNA Testing Kits for Genealogists – FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 2025
From Family Finder to Big Y-700, discover DNA tests that make unforgettable genealogy gifts.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
DNA Test Holiday Gift Guide. Before you choose any DNA test as a holiday gift, check this Guide to see which tests best fit different recipients. buff.ly/97k8hjy #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
MyHeritage DNA test is now just $29 until November 9, 2025. TIP: Buy the test kit while it's on sale. But wait until January to mail it. That's when 100% of the tests will be done through Whole Genome Sequencing. buff.ly/fQYOmTV #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
DNA Test - Uncover Your Ethnic Origins & Ancestry - MyHeritage - MyHeritage
Discover your roots with MyHeritage. DNA testing reveals both your ancestry and ethnicity. Learn more about your family history and genetics. Order your DNA test kit now.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
MyHeritage DNA test is now just $29 until November 9, 2025. TIP: Buy the test kit while it's on sale. But wait until January to mail it. That's when 100% of the tests will be done through Whole Genome Sequencing. buff.ly/fQYOmTV #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Her 88-year-old Dad had a Secret Son. This woman did a DNA test for fun and discovered she had a half-brother in Scotland. buff.ly/ViqZouK #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
I took a DNA test as a ‘fun’ experiment but found out I had a secret brother
A WOMAN who bought a DNA testing app to delve into her Irish heritage has revealed her shock after finding out her 88-year-old dad had a secret son. Jeannette, 53, from Yorkshire, just so happened …
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Her 88-year-old Dad had a Secret Son. This woman did a DNA test for fun and discovered she had a half-brother in Scotland. buff.ly/ViqZouK #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
More About Whole Genome Sequencing for Genealogy. Genetic genealogist Debbie Kennett writes about MyHeritage's transition from microarray technology to whole-genome sequencing (WGS). buff.ly/1L63ojU #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
MyHeritage upgrades its consumer DNA test to whole-genome sequencing
The day-to-day activities of the Cruwys/Cruse one-name study with occasional diversions into other topics of interest such as DNA testing and personal genomics
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October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
More About Whole Genome Sequencing for Genealogy. Genetic genealogist Debbie Kennett writes about MyHeritage's transition from microarray technology to whole-genome sequencing (WGS). buff.ly/1L63ojU #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
The Dark Side of Baby Boxes. Learn why these infant drop-off boxes “are fraught with unintended harms and negative consequences.” buff.ly/0BOskeZ #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #Adoption
October 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Dark Side of Baby Boxes. Learn why these infant drop-off boxes “are fraught with unintended harms and negative consequences.” buff.ly/0BOskeZ #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #Adoption
Siblings Unknowingly Crossed Paths for Years. A DNA test revealed that the man this woman passed by regularly at the hospital was not just another staff member, but her brother. buff.ly/gs7kR0m #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Long-lost siblings reunite after years and realize they had been passing by each other the whole time
A DNA test revealed that the man she passed by regularly was not just another staff member, but her brother.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Siblings Unknowingly Crossed Paths for Years. A DNA test revealed that the man this woman passed by regularly at the hospital was not just another staff member, but her brother. buff.ly/gs7kR0m #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
MyHeritage Upgrades Its DNA Tests to Whole Genome Sequencing. The upgrade promises to deliver greater accuracy in DNA Matching and ethnicity results at no additional cost to DNA testers. buff.ly/I6mTWEb #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #MyHeritage
MyHeritage Upgrades Its DNA Tests to Whole Genome Sequencing - MyHeritage Blog
The MyHeritage DNA test has been upgraded to use Whole Genome Sequencing, the most comprehensive method for reading DNA available today.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
MyHeritage Upgrades Its DNA Tests to Whole Genome Sequencing. The upgrade promises to deliver greater accuracy in DNA Matching and ethnicity results at no additional cost to DNA testers. buff.ly/I6mTWEb #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #MyHeritage
DNA Leads to Emotional Reunion in Chicago. After nearly 80 years, an Indiana man finally met the big sister he never knew he had in an emotional moment for both. buff.ly/EYqItH0 #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Indiana man meets sister he didn't know he had for nearly 80 years
After nearly 80 years, an Indiana man finally met the big sister he never knew he had in an emotional moment for both.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
DNA Leads to Emotional Reunion in Chicago. After nearly 80 years, an Indiana man finally met the big sister he never knew he had in an emotional moment for both. buff.ly/EYqItH0 #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Free Interview with DNA Adoptee Pioneer Richard Hill. On October 28th at 7:00 pm EDT, I will be doing a live, online interview about my Finding Family book for the Luxe Library. Tickets are free. Reserve yours now at this link: buff.ly/CfiPuPe
October 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Free Interview with DNA Adoptee Pioneer Richard Hill. On October 28th at 7:00 pm EDT, I will be doing a live, online interview about my Finding Family book for the Luxe Library. Tickets are free. Reserve yours now at this link: buff.ly/CfiPuPe
Learn All About Genetic Genealogy. Want to learn more about DNA testing for genealogy? Visit this page on my website for links to the best resources for DNA education. buff.ly/jvHyrhP #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Learn About DNA Testing
Several Great Ways to Learn About DNA Testing for Genealogy
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October 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Learn All About Genetic Genealogy. Want to learn more about DNA testing for genealogy? Visit this page on my website for links to the best resources for DNA education. buff.ly/jvHyrhP #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Mother Finds Her Abducted Twins 45 Years Later. Thanks to DNA tests, a woman in Chile has reunited with her twin daughters, who were stolen at birth and raised in Italy. buff.ly/ooKn0FP #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Chilean Mother Reunites with Twin Daughters After 45 Years Through DNA Search
Forty-five years after the twins were abducted as infants and placed for adoption with a foreign family, María Verónica Soto was reunited in Chile with her daughters, Maria Beatrice and Adelia Rose…
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October 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Mother Finds Her Abducted Twins 45 Years Later. Thanks to DNA tests, a woman in Chile has reunited with her twin daughters, who were stolen at birth and raised in Italy. buff.ly/ooKn0FP #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
New Cousin Finder Tool at MyHeritage. Read why Roberta Estes loves this new tool for genealogists and DNA testers alike. buff.ly/xeBWmWg #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #MyHeritage
Cousin Finder – MyHeritage’s Innovative New Tool Finds Your Relatives
I knew I was going to love the Cousin Finder, recently introduced by MyHeritage, I just had no idea HOW MUCH I would love it. For a very long time, I’ve wanted a list of everyone with my spec…
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October 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
New Cousin Finder Tool at MyHeritage. Read why Roberta Estes loves this new tool for genealogists and DNA testers alike. buff.ly/xeBWmWg #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #MyHeritage
Stunned by a DNA Discovery? If an unexpected DNA match impacts you or a family member, I recommend Brianne Kirkpatrick as a genetic counselor. buff.ly/FKY9Brh #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Watershed DNA
Watershed DNA offers support, guidance, resources and personalized genetic counseling for those with an unexpected DNA discovery. Whether health, family, or ancestry related, we can help you find the…
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October 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Stunned by a DNA Discovery? If an unexpected DNA match impacts you or a family member, I recommend Brianne Kirkpatrick as a genetic counselor. buff.ly/FKY9Brh #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Connect Your WikiTree to FamilyTreeDNA. WikiTree is a world family tree, so instead of each person having their own individual, disconnected family tree, there’s one tree that everyone builds and edits. buff.ly/vatJIK8 #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #WikiTree
Connect Your WikiTree to FamilyTreeDNA
FamilyTreeDNA has partnered with WikiTree! Learn how to link your collaborative tree, view your matches’ trees, and explore powerful DNA tools.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Connect Your WikiTree to FamilyTreeDNA. WikiTree is a world family tree, so instead of each person having their own individual, disconnected family tree, there’s one tree that everyone builds and edits. buff.ly/vatJIK8 #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #WikiTree
Support the Adoptee Citizenship Bill. This bill supports a decades-long effort to secure U.S. citizenship for all individuals adopted from abroad and brought to the United States for adoption. buff.ly/7ar3TMi #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #Adoption
The Protect Adoptees and American Families Act | Adoptees United
The fight for US citizenship for all intercountry adoptees continues, with introduction of the Protect Adoptees and American Families Act
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October 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Support the Adoptee Citizenship Bill. This bill supports a decades-long effort to secure U.S. citizenship for all individuals adopted from abroad and brought to the United States for adoption. buff.ly/7ar3TMi #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #Adoption
DNA Resources for Adoptees. Learn how to find birth parents and siblings through DNA testing. Explore more than 75 links to adoptee resources. buff.ly/HvFysCN #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #Adoption
Finding Long Lost Family
How DNA testing can help adoptees and others in finding long lost family
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October 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
DNA Resources for Adoptees. Learn how to find birth parents and siblings through DNA testing. Explore more than 75 links to adoptee resources. buff.ly/HvFysCN #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy #Adoption