Liz, Numbers on what? The Y DNA? That's the number of markers tested. The more makers, the closer in time. Y-DNA 12 is more for anthropology or to disprove a theory. For genealogy, most people will need to start with Y-DNA 37 or if the budget allows, Y-DNA 67. We don't have enough men matching yet to recommend Y-DNA 111 yet. But if it is in the budget, go for it.
Elaine, I'll have to explain genetic distance (or steps off from a match) later. Or maybe Rick or Kalani can chime in. Too much typing right now to explain it and I need to go. On my mom's Scottish line, I'm using her cousin's Y-DNA 37 markers along with my mom's Family Finder matches. Someone who shows up on both is more likely to be a cousin within the last 200 years. I'm thinking my mom's Duncan line needs upgrading to 67, as the 37 matching are playing out in a genealogy time period. More men testing from her line will prove or disprove that theory. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
