Jim
Missed the last question. Vicki's father would have to agree to take the dna sample.
Beyond that a document could address ownership which could be a simple contract and a
durable will could also address it.
Once ownership of the lab results are public, the point is moot so if Vicki's father
agrees to take the test and signs the release, the deed is done. I suppose there are other
considerations such as ownership an actual sample and preservations. About this I have no
idea.
dai
"We make a living by what we get--
we make a life by what we give."
~ Sir Winston Churchill
-- James Calvert <j.calvert(a)comcast.net> wrote:
Vicki,
There are several reasons for having your Dad or his brother take the
test. It will enable them to compare samples with other families of the
same name to see if there is a probability of relationship. In many cases
with the Calvert families, we will probably never know for certain exactly
how the lineage may run. The scams of the late 1800s and early 1900s in
America seem to have obscured records and put in their place false linages.
The probability of relationship with others who have taken the test will
assist you in looking in the right places for records. In addition, where
you now hesitate to connect to a probable lineage, you will either be able
to either rule the lineage out or connect to it with a higher probability
of certainty.
As all of us have discussed many times, there are a number of apparently
unrelated Calvert families who emigrated to America, Australia and other
places in the world. If a number of us take these tests, we may be able to
connect them. But, there is no certainty that this will be the case.
I have a question for Beth and David; Can we provide a power of attorney
to our spouses, children, or other relatives to where they would have
access to our records? A couple of us are getting on and do not want what
we have provided to be lost when we are gone. And, could Vicki get power
of attorney from her father to act as his agent in receiving the test
results if he is not interested himself?
Jim
At 04:31 PM 4/23/2004, you wrote:
I think I have asked this before but I will do it again. Is there not
anyone
on this list who connects with my Calvert line? My father and his brother
are living but both are in their 80's. Should I get a kit and hang on to it
and if I do, why would I? This probably doesn't make any since to anyone but
me. Thanks, Vicki
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/p/e/Vicki-K-Spencer
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Edwin Bell" <daipdq(a)juno.com>
To: <CALVERT-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: [CALVERT] DNA
>
> Hi Jim,
>
> The Calvert DNA Study Group Calvert 13 at Family Tree DNA has the
following results back(surname Calvert except 1)
>
> Kit
> 18514 Robert L Jr
> 18725 Larry Wayne Colbert
> 18738 James Ronald
> 18798 James Arland
> 18859 William Burton
> 18932 Gaston
>
> Keep in mind that we have at least two Harris DNA test results to compare
with and there are more test kits pending lab action. We should have 4 more
kits to be sent out shortly.
>
> Regards
> David Bell - Calvert (and derivatives) DNA Coordinator
>
> Regards,
>
> "We make a living by what we get--
> we make a life by what we give."
> ~ Sir Winston Churchill
>
>
>
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