We sent a sample for my husband to Family Tree DNA before he died (for the
Carter project).
More recently, I sent a sample from my son and me to 23andMe. I was partly
curious about possible health issues my son might have inherited.
Meanwhile I have gotten in touch with some distant cousins (3rd-6th), for
example, via 23andMe -- both for me and my son.
According to 23andMe, I am "100% European" (which I found a little
surprising).
Is the info from Family Finder any more specific than that?
The 23andMe test is not autosomal, I think?
I need to learn more about DNA, obviously.
Julie Carter (Carter)
Lago Vista, TX
On , Kathryn Graehl <kagraehl(a)gmail.com> wrote:
23andMe.com is another good option.
On Nov 16, 2011, at 5:03 PM, Helen B wrote:
> Hi Margaret,
> Family Finder has been responsible for contact with cousins I
would
never have known of... it is on sale now... Go for IT!
> Family Finder Close info...
> Order Now was $289.00 now $199.00
> * For men or women.
> * Autosomal DNA test.
> * Matches are related within about the last 5 generations.*
> * Provides percentages of your ancestral make-up
(Native-American,
Middle
> Eastern (including Jewish), African, West and East European)**
> * Recommended for genealogists.
> * Includes matches with predicted relationship ranges.
> * Great for confirming close relationships regardless of gender.
*
> We are leading the way in the development of innovative
genealogical
uses for
> autosomal DNA. You will be matched with others who have also
taken the
Family
> Finder test. However, if you come from an under-represented
population,
it is
> possible you will not find matches right away. Your matches
largely
depend on
> how your DNA compares to our database. As our database is
constantly
growing,
> you may have matches over time, and we will send you e-mail
notifications about
> any new matches.
> ** Due to the nature of autosomal DNA, the test does not specify
from
which
> branch of your family tree your matches or the percentages of
your
geographic
> heritage derive.
> Helen Nichols Murphy (Battleson), Coronado, CA -
hewick1(a)yahoo.com /
Robinson Rootsweb Admin
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>> From: Margaret Gagliardi megsgeneo(a)gmail.com>
>> To: Helen B leblanc1918(a)yahoo.com>;
carter-dna(a)rootsweb.com
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 1:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [CARTER-DNA] family finder
>> Before my father died we submitted his Y-DNA and have it to
67
markers. But what is the Family Finder Test and how much is it.
>> Thanks
>> On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 4:08 PM, Helen B
leblanc1918(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
>> One word.. EXTREMELY Important, it is changing Genealogical
Research!
My Grandpa Carter and his only son were deceased, so I found a Carter
cousin in Texas and the Y-DNA proves the work I began in 1967, it is the
best thing that EVER happened to Genealogy. You should do the 67 markers
and Family Finder, immediately! ... I have been matched with 169 close
cousins to date. My Mom was a Carter by birth in 1916.
>>> Helen Nichols Murphy (Battleson), Coronado, CA -
hewick1(a)yahoo.com /
Robinson Rootsweb Admin
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>>>> From: jim carter jimrcarter(a)yahoo.com>
>>>> To: "carter-dna(a)rootsweb.com"
carter-dna(a)rootsweb.com>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 11:27 AM
>>>> Subject: [CARTER-DNA] family finder
>>>>
>>>> I see from the notice that the family tree dna
family finder test is
on sale. Has anyone had this test done yet? Is it worth it and
>>>>
>>>> how is it helpful in your research?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> Jim Carter kit #16724
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