tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726802159327032874.post9220827903740739362..comments2024-02-21T05:48:18.552+11:00Comments on Twigs of Yore: More DNA tests means more informationShelley Crawfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15008715347583341427noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726802159327032874.post-59076922427315311642012-04-20T22:55:32.805+10:002012-04-20T22:55:32.805+10:00Hi Shelley, I just ordered a Family Finder test to...Hi Shelley, I just ordered a Family Finder test today with the Family Tree DNA sale price. I have been reading back over your posts with interest, thanks. Looking forward to seeing what matches I can find.A O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420277609206963374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726802159327032874.post-5478913744538322242012-03-06T08:53:55.103+11:002012-03-06T08:53:55.103+11:00Great post Shelley! Yes, having more family member...Great post Shelley! Yes, having more family members test opens up so many more possibilities. I've had several test and I love how it helps narrow down possibilities.Taneyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467750664253689462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726802159327032874.post-45551404642682091042012-03-04T12:08:51.316+11:002012-03-04T12:08:51.316+11:00Thanks Kerry, I have at least two more steps plann...Thanks Kerry, I have at least two more steps planned which I hope will let me squeeze out a few more clues.Shelley Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008715347583341427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726802159327032874.post-6588243303787507442012-03-04T12:00:14.380+11:002012-03-04T12:00:14.380+11:00Hi Viv,
The Family Finder test is autosomal testi...Hi Viv, <br />The Family Finder test is autosomal testing which will identify matches in any part of your tree, not just the direct paternal or maternal lines. Rather than a few dozen markers they test 710,000 SNPs. Matches are only reliable up to 5 generations back, but you do get some matches with people who are much more distantly related. The trick is finding out which part of your tree your matches belong to. I've had no luck establishing my connection with any of my matches yet! <br />Anyone related to you and I would fall in the "Father's side" 48+28 set of matches if they show up at all. I might be able to narrow that down a little more with the next step I have planned.Shelley Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008715347583341427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726802159327032874.post-18156861039256317662012-03-04T11:41:15.348+11:002012-03-04T11:41:15.348+11:00I have Dad's, Mum's brother and my own res...I have Dad's, Mum's brother and my own results on FTDNA Family Finder. It was very interesting to compare matches and predicted relationships. (I have Mum's and my own results on 23andMe & that provides another group of matches to check.) It certainly helps when you know which side of the family to look at. I like your idea of methodically working out the branches.<br />Cheers, Kerry FarmerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726802159327032874.post-12579191049396235552012-03-04T11:31:42.771+11:002012-03-04T11:31:42.771+11:00Hi Shelley, Very encouraging. How many markers for...Hi Shelley, Very encouraging. How many markers for each member of the families? Cheers, Viv MartinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com