Hi ! Rick,
I am a CHANDLER and I am trying to trace my father's family so I took
the 37 marker test for less than $200.00.
I had four 12 marker hits and one person out of the four answered my query.
Why anyone would spend the money for a test and than not want to participate
in a bloodline investigation is beyond me.
I realize that 12 markers is a long distance from a present day relative,
but I feel the DNA works because on the other surname hits I had a Gilson
listed who is my mother's name and that person responded and I found out that we
both have the same relative Gilson from Pennsboro, PA.
I think the biggest problem is getting more people involved to take the
test, because if you are the only WILSON to take a test, than you will get no
hits.
If you decide to take the test, I would suggest to not fool around with the
12 or 24 marker test, because if you get hits on those, it means you are
related to the matching person, but it could mean you are only related from way
back in the 1700s.
To find a recent cousin, you need to have at least a positive 37 marker
match.
You have to make up your own mind if you want to spend the dough. If you can
afford it, do it, because at least you have established a DNA bloodline in
the system for other Wilson's to follow up on in the future.
I think as time goes by, the DNA system will catch on and eventually be a
big factor in tracing our relatives. So far I have had no luck with my DNA test,
but I keep hoping that someday another long lost Chandler cousin will step
up and take the test to give me a positive 37 marker match.
Best
regards and Good Luck,
Dave Chandler -
_Famsource(a)aol.com_ (mailto:Famsource@aol.com)
In a message dated 7/25/2006 11:08:38 AM Pacific Standard Time,
RWilson7(a)aol.com writes:
Has anyone ever used Y-DNA testing to prove ancestor relations? I'm
contemplating doing this but would like to hear from people that have used
it either
successfully or unsuccessfully, good stories and bad.
Thanks in advance,
Rick Wilson
St. Louis, MO
rwilson7(a)aol.com