Hi, Cheri Only my siblings and I are left in the family so that is all we have to choose from. Since I am a close descendant of my grandfather who came from Faial, I would be the only one left. I had my DNA tested a couple of years ago through 23andme.com and took their standard test, which produced a lot of information. As for the specific type of test I took I am unsure but it evaluated all 23 DNA strands. And it was U7 not U4 as I thought (I double checked on the 23 and me site.
Thanks, Robert On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 4:52 PM, Cheri Mello <[email protected]> wrote: > It is best to test the oldest generation. If the parent who has the Faial > ancestry is alive, test that person. If you have access to a sibling of the > grandparent generation, test that person. If not, you are it. > > I don't know what company you tested with or approximate date you tested. > Or what type of DNA test you took. I need that information or I can't tell > you what to do next. > Thanks, > Cheri > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das > Tainhas, Achada > > On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 1:47 PM, R Mac <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I know for sure my great, great grandfather was from Faial. The only DNA >> sample I have is mine. I have the raw data. Is there a site available for >> upload?? I also have a U4 marker which from what I understand is rare. >> >> Thanks, >> Robert >> On Dec 15, 2015 4:32 PM, "Cheri Mello" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> If you have your lineage going back to Faial, you really need to be DNA >>> tested. The Azores DNA Project doesn't have that many people with Faial >>> ancestry testing. >>> >>> And if you think that just because NEPS has most of it online so there's >>> no point in DNA testing, yes there is. >>> >>> 1) Not everything is on NEPS >>> 2) Humans read the records. They make mistakes. >>> 3) Humans did the data entry into NEPS. Another chance to make a mistake. >>> 4) You could match someone else and make a connection that wouldn't have >>> happened without the DNA. You'll have a new cousin and your match will be >>> forever thankful that you DNA tested. >>> >>> The Family Finder is regularly $99, on sale for $89, and there are $10 >>> off coupons floating around. So it's $79 and then $9.95 for postage >>> (includes return postage back to Texas if you reside in America). >>> >>> Cheri Mello >>> Family Tree DNA Admin (volunteer) >>> Azores DNA project >>> >>> -- >>> 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 https://groups.google.com/group/azores. >>> >> -- >> 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 https://groups.google.com/group/azores. >> > > -- > 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 https://groups.google.com/group/azores. > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/azores.
