[AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA 'known relationship'

2013-08-13 Thread Paul
After I logged-on to my FTDNA account I noticed yet another 'known relationship pending' message (now I have 5 of them). Each of them wanting me to confirm them as a distant cousin. The latest with the surname of Robards is listed as private, so I can not contact them. The previous four I have

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA 'known relationship'

2013-08-13 Thread Mary Bordi
In the past I had someone who did this (wanted me to confirm them as a distant cousin) send me a PDF from FTDNA (if I recall correctly) that said that by doing this, an adopted person can figure out...something. LOL, I don't remember. I couldn't find that PDF on the site when I looked, though it

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA 'known relationship'

2013-08-13 Thread Melinda Lopes
Paul, When I get a FF match for one of the kits I manage, I will often mark those matches with GEDCOMs as distant cousins so that I can use the in common with search function to try to figure out the relationship. After I have the in common with list, I use the chromosome browser to see if the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA 'known relationship'

2013-08-13 Thread Cheri Mello
HI Paul G, Yes, some people just believe the Suggested Relationship range in the Family Finder test and assign everyone to that suggestion. If you want proof, just leave them in your Known Relationship Pending area. The private guy - I'd have to look at your page to advise you on that. Don't

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA 'known relationship'

2013-08-13 Thread Cheri Mello
Mary B, I have no idea what this PDF is that you mention. Maybe it's a scientific paper you can download from their Frequently Asked Questions? Maybe that's why you can't find it. I am working with someone who is adopted and my dad is his strongest match. It'll take some time, but we are now