Good morning all On 7 December 2019, John Boyd, had this included in his reply to the list. “@David, thank you for mentioning FTDNA. I've had a couple of others reach out to me about this Boyd FTDNA Y-DNA Project, and will definitely be ordering the Y-111 test before too long. I'm hoping to take advantage of the sales, but we'll see.” I have recently seen from FTDNA that they had a “sale” on DNA testing, but as I automatically deleted it, so, I am not sure if it has finished for this period or not. [Perhaps other can advise on this aspect.] However, being a Boyd of GOOD SCOTS STOCK, I am quite sure that “early” in the new year FTDNA will have another sale where you can get this done at a reduced price to that normally offered. And I also assume that other DNA companies will as well. So compare their prices and the level of testing required, etc However, I think that there are three types of DNA tests that can be done. From my vary limited knowledge of DNA, I would link that you need to get all three done, so that you can trace your male Boyd line back as far as it can go, but also to be able to find 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc cousins of the females in your family Branch. The other aspect that people may need to get advice on, is with which ever company you choose to undertake, what are the processes that will allow you to have your DNA compared with other Companies. I had one DNA test taken in 2011 at the home of the President of the House of Boyd Society – which I understood was with FTDNA – and I had an second test done at Bannockburn in 2014, which I understood that the University of Strathclyde was also doing through FTDNA, but at no time have I received any message that I had one perfect match. (This may have occurred, as I found out by accident earlier this year that any connections or results from my 2011 test were going to Mrs McLachlan Email Address and not to me.) And the second aspect, I assume that a number of male Boyds have got DNA testing done but have not joined the BOYD DNA Project. So, Bob Boyd, what do these people need to do, to have their DNA results included in the BOYD DNA PROJECT? And those male Boyds that have not yet undertaken an DNA test – when you do – please ensure also to link your results to Bob’s DNA PROJECT. Thank you for helping to build this knowledge about Clan Boyd members. Mike Boyd Brisbane, Aust. -----Original Message----- From: John Boyd Sent: Saturday, December 7, 2019 1:44 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [CLANBOYD] Re: Getting stuck finding the parents of William Boyd [b. 1772 in NC, d. 1852 in Montgomery, AL] Good afternoon everyone, @David, thank you for mentioning FTDNA. I've had a couple of others reach out to me about this Boyd FTDNA Y-DNA Project, and will definitely be ordering the Y-111 test before too long. I'm hoping to take advantage of the sales, but we'll see. Thank you everyone, John Boyd