Robert, The only people eligible to transfer from 23 and Me are the people who tested with the v3 chip that was used on tests sold between November 2010 and November 2013. There are a couple of ways to find out what chip was used for your test other than simply the timeframe. One is size; v3 chip files are about 7.83 MB where v2 and v4 chips are smaller. If you’re tech savvy, you can unzip the file and check chromosomes: Chromosome 1 for v3 starts at 82154 (rs4477212) where v4 starts at 734462 (rs12564807) and v2 starts with position 742429 (rs3094315).
This chip is for Family Finder. This is autosomal DNA that transfers (given the parameters above). Your Y or mtDNA haplogroup of U7 (you did not specify) will not transfer. If you fit the time frame (or can figure it out from the raw data file), then it's $39 to transfer. No coupon codes for this. If you don't fit the time frame, you will have to start fresh with FTDNA. That's not a bad thing at all. Cheri Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 2:21 PM, R Mac <rmcnamar...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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 <gfsche...@gmail.com> 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 <rmcnamar...@gmail.com> 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" <gfsche...@gmail.com> 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. 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