(Cross posted to Azores, Madeira, and IslandRoutes lists) Looks like Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) fixed the notification for the Family Finder test results. I now know when your results are in!
I do realize some people are testing family groups. They are testing as many close relatives as they can. That is good, as it will help us figure things out sooner. However, I'm starting to see the "surprise" matches. What I mean by that is it appears people are starting to find relatives who are in the 2nd cousin group (2nd cousins, 2nd cousins once removed, etc) and they did NOT know about these people! Also, I am starting to see DNA come in with 100+ centiMorgans (cMs - a genetic unit of measure). This is really exciting! The Azores DNA project and the Madeira DNA project are really starting to take shape! If you have tested your DNA with FTDNA and have not checked your Family Finder results in a while, log in a take a look. If you haven't tested your DNA yet and are thinking about it, the Sizzling Summer Sale will happen in late summer. I don't know if they will put Family Finder on sale, so we will have to wait and see. And if you are someone whose tree is "done" and don't see what you can get out of it, there are things that can be gleaned from it. We all have that "pai incognito" branch. If it isn't too far back, we may be able to figure it out. It will help validate your existing research. And you may be able to help some of these people who have no tree, due to adoption or a recent pai incognito. You may be their 2nd cousin. Although you may not know anything whatsoever about their birth parent(s), you may be able to help them with their tree from their greats or 2 greats on back. This DNA stuff is starting to become pretty exciting! Cheri Mello Family Tree DNA Administrator (volunteer) -- 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.
