I have a lot of family from Faial on my Mother’s side. Mostly de Faria and Mattos, but a lot of other names as well. I have a lot of my family tested on Ancestry and also on FTDNA. I’ve also uploaded all the DNA tests to GEDMATCH. You can email directly and maybe I can help.
Edna Lemos Epps [email protected] verse by Mark Bullock on the subject of thanksgiving: “When you ask God in the morning / For His guidance through the day, / Thank Him for the many blessings / He in love has sent your way. / When you’re asking aid from Heaven, / Mingle with your morning prayer / A word of praise and gratitude / For all His kindly care.” On Dec 15, 2015, at 2:21 PM, R Mac <[email protected]> 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 <http://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] <mailto:[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] <mailto:[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] <mailto:[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). 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