Robert, You then qualify to transfer to FTDNA for $39 (there is a free transfer, but it's limited).
I believe the directions and the link to the transfer site are here: https://goo.gl/mI4OEr You may not get the results back until early next week (they need to sync your DNA to the FTDNA database). If you upload/transfer this weekend, then you'll get the results back midweek. Cheri Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 1:50 PM, R Mac <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, Cheri > > After checking the raw data file, I have confirmed it was the V3 chip that > was used. The U7 was on my mother's side, which makes sense, since the > relative from Faial was on that side of the tree. > > Hope this helps. > > Robert > > On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 12:38 AM, debra jaynes <[email protected]> wrote: > >> if you have loaded your data to gedmatch it will have your chip type >> right next to your name. >> >> On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 2:47:00 PM UTC-8, Cheri Mello wrote: >>> >>> 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 <[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 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. 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