Thanks Jack! When I get the 37 marker results I'll come back for further advice. Cindy -----Original Message----- From: lovelace-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lovelace-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Jack D. Lovelace Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 4:51 PM To: lovelace@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LL] Family Finder on Family Tree DNA Cindy, I have not upgraded to the 67 marker test and I do not plan on doing so. The 67 marker test alows you to get close matches in the four or five previous generations. In the case of the Maryland group (my group) or the Virginia group, the current documentation on these two groups will probably tell you everything that the 67 marker test will tell you. In the case of the New York, Rhode Island, and New Jersey groups, there are not enough 37 markers tests completed to make the upgrade to the 67 marker test worth while. If your case is like Thomas R., where there is no documentation and the 25/37 marker results puts him in the Virginia group, then an upgrade to the 67 marker test is warrented That's my two cents for what it is worth. Jack terrence White wrote: > Hi Cindy, > > Firstly, you are most welcome. > > Secondly, I will only say that genetic genealogists LOVE people who do 67-marker tests! > > I myself will add that 67-markers aren't always necessary for everyone (particularly if a man just doesn't closely match ANYONE else who has tested thus far), but if one has the available funds, and the curiosity, it sure can't hurt. > > For those who have several (or even just one) close 37-marker matches on record, then, yes--absolutely, a 67-marker upgrade is called for. > > Best wishes, > > Terry > > > --- On Thu, 7/29/10, Cary, Cindy <Cary.Cindy@endo.com> wrote: > > > From: Cary, Cindy <Cary.Cindy@endo.com> > Subject: Re: [LL] Family Finder on Family Tree DNA > To: lovelace@rootsweb.com > Date: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 4:45 PM > > > Terry, I'm in the process of having my dad's DNA tested...he has done 25 and they are now doing the 37 markers. Based on your description, it sounds like the 67 marker is really what I need. Thank you for going into all the detail about markers and their value. I have no formal records beyond my great grandfather so I'm trying to link into my g-g grandfather's lineage. Greg (#1) provided me with some very helpful info from some research he did. > > This group is wonderful about sharing their knowledge - as a beginner in the quest for family info, it is greatly appreciated! > > Cindy (Loveless) Cary > > > -----Original Message----- > From: lovelace-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lovelace-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of terrence White > Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 4:06 PM > To: lovelace@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [LL] Family Finder on Family Tree DNA > > Carolyn, > > The family finder test could indeed be useful. Although it is a new test, I've already heard of several 'success stories' from using it. > > But first, I must ask what you mean when you say that your husband "matches" several other men. Does he match at 12 markers, or at 25 markers, or at 37 markers (or even 67 markers)? > > A 12 marker "match" will not mean very much at all--it only shows that your husband's pre-Ice Age ancestors sprang from the same stock as those other men--it is not at all useful for recent genealogical time frames. Ditto for a 25 marker "match". The only really useful "matches" are the 37 marker ones, and (especially) the 67 marker matches. > > If your husband matches any of those men at 37 markers, then you have some solid leads, and an upgrade to 67 markers is definitely warranted! > > If you've only tested him to 12 or 25 markers, then you really need to upgrade to at least 37. (Some of my genealogist friends even insist that only the 67 marker test is really worthwhile, however, and won't even touch anyone who has tested to lower levels than that!) > > Hope this helps! > > Terry W. > > > --- On Thu, 7/29/10, Carolyn McCoy <c2mccoy@gmail.com> wrote: > > > From: Carolyn McCoy <c2mccoy@gmail.com> > Subject: [LL] Family Finder on Family Tree DNA > To: "Lovelace List" <lovelace@rootsweb.com> > Date: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 3:52 PM > > > Can anyone tell me the advantage of taking part in the Family Finder Test > from the Family Tree DNA group? My husband submitted DNA to the McKay > (since there is not a McCoy group) Family DNA study and he matches several > other surnames, but no McCoys (or McKays). Would the Family Finder test > help at all? > Thanks, > Carolyn > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOVELACE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOVELACE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > This e-mail transmission may contain confidential or legally privileged information that is intended only for the individual(s) or entity(ies) named in the e-mail address. If you are not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or reliance upon the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. 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