Greetings Genetic genealogy is excellent for tracing your deep ancestry. I now know that I am an Angle or a Saxon with a possible Gothic ancestry. It is an evolving situation which makes the hobby particularly interesting. It can also reveal family connections and provide clues to get around those inevitable brick walls that arise with paper family histories. I began my involvement with genetic genealogy in 2006 with the Genographic Project. This is a not-for-profit project the details of which can be viewed at: https://genographic.nationalgeographic.com/ It has just commenced a new stage with a new test which I would regard as excellent value for anyone who has not undergone any DNA testing to date. After you have received the results, you can, if you wish, transfer your results to FTDNA and add further tests depending upon what it is you seek. I hasten to add that I have no financial connections with the Genographic Project. I hope that this helps. Regards John Message: 5 Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 12:08:02 +0100 From: Karen Francis <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [B&S] DNA testing for Family History To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Cc: "<[email protected]>" <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi I have no pecuniary interest in this company, before someone slaps my wrist, but I submitted (a male cousin's) sample to FamilyTreeDNA. It's a US company and probably the biggest there is. I received three close matches with distant family members and assured myself of my family's place within a larger clan. The process was very simple, communication good and cost very reasonable. Being the biggest DNA company means that tens if thousands of people are 'on their books' such that you have a good chance of making connections. Also one receives a HUGE amount of very in depth information about the probable origins of one's lineage. You can test paternal (y)DNA, maternal (mt)DNA or probably autosomal samples. Google them and see for yourself. In a nutshell, this was a worthy investment for me. Good luck! Regards, Karen Sent from my iPhone On 9 Oct 2012, at 11:02, "Amanda Kerby" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi List > > We have a Family History Expo on here in Christchurch this weekend and a special speaker on DNA studies whom I?m looking forward to hearing. > Has anyone out there had any good experiences with DNA testing for family history research? > I?m going to begin looking into who is currently offering testing and at what cost, for what sort of results, before deciding where to spend my money! > it would be great to hear from anyone who has tried it and whether the results justify the cost? > > I remember reading in a magazine that Oxford University offer a test. I know Ancestry do and there seem to be wide variation in pricing for the service. > Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. > > Cheers > Amanda