Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

Thank you Pat! I chose FTDNA family finder per Cheri's advisement. I appreciate your response. On Aug 7, 2017 9:26 PM, "'cnsport' via Azores Genealogy" < azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Since you are on the Azores group I assume you have a connection there. A > lot of people from the group

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

Since you are on the Azores group I assume you have a connection there. A lot of people from the group have done Family Tree DNA. You have a greater chance of matches and Cheryl Mello is very helpful. Pat (Vierra Anselmo/Brum Dutra) Sent from my iPad > On Aug 5, 2017, at 7:01 PM, momma

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

Ok. Thanks again! True. Unfortunately it was my late eldest brother that let the news out. I am hopeful that she'll come around before she passes. On Aug 6, 2017 1:28 PM, "Cheri Mello" wrote: > Rats, yes, test yourself to start. Once you start to make discoveries and >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

Rats, yes, test yourself to start. Once you start to make discoveries and share ONLY the positives with your mom, maybe she'll come around. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada On Sun, Aug 6, 2017

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

Cheri, My dad passed away several years ago and he has no full siblings. His 3 half siblings who shared the same father are also deceased. Should I still test for myself? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

OK, you can work the DNA from the known to the unknown. Test your dad if he is available. And test yourself. FTDNA has a tool called "In Common With." Within that tool, there's a "Not In Common With." So what is not in common with your dad would be things on your mom's side, most likely. Then

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

Thank you both for your responses. I was heavily leaning towards the FTDNA from what I've learned. I am most interested in learning more of my dad's side (azorean) since the more I dig in my mom's side she gets hostile toward me. I uncovered that her greatgrandfather fathered children through a

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

Hello! I have some kits on Ancestry, 23 and Me, and FamilyTreeDNA. My two cents would be to go with FtDNA, but here's why: In my opinion, the information on the other providers (especially Ancestry) is "dummed-down". If you want good info you can work with the format of FtDNA is the most

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

Kelly G, Go with Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) and order Family Finder to start. They have Group Projects (there's an Azores DNA Project). FTDNA is currently having a sale. Test your oldest family member. So if you have any living grandparents (or their siblings) test them first. If you have no living