Hello, I like the idea of the Family Finder DNA test. I would appreciate some info as to how I can have this test done. I had my DNA done several years ago to determine my ancestry on my mother's side and, of course, it yielded very little. I'm interested in this because my MOSES ancestry goes back to the mariners and privateers of Salem, MA in the 1700 - 1800s. If it's any help to anyone who might be knowledgeable about New England MOSES ancestry, other surnames connected with those originally from New England include: DALTON - DRIVER - GILES - FLINT - GARDNER - WILSON - BOARDMAN - ROGERS - HENDERSON - OSGOOD - GRAY - BRAY - and possibly HATHORNE. Any and all ideas, suggestions or guidance is greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Dorothy V. Malcolm -----Original Message----- From: Terry Jackson via <[email protected]> To: moses <[email protected]>; MOSES-L <[email protected]> Sent: Fri, Nov 7, 2014 11:08 am Subject: Re: [MOSES] Moses and Tallent DNA Sad to say I have only minimal scientific abilities. You mentioned that the Family Finder would tell you whether it is a mother or father match. How do I find that information? Thanks for your input. Terry Jackson Descendant of John Moses (GA) thru son Hiram Moses ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 6:55 PM Subject: Re: [MOSES] Moses and Tallent DNA > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: JanWilson2005 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.moses/1023.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > There is no female surname DNA test. Since the Y chromosome is only found > in the male population it can only be passed down father to son. The YDNA > project is only applicable to the male. > > The Family Finder DNA test can be taken by males and females. I recommend > it for females especially. It is not tied to any surname. It just > compares your DNA to everyone in the database and gives your matches and > your ethnicity. It will tell you if your match is on your paternal side > or your maternal side. You also get the emails for your matches for > followup. > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link > above and respond on the board. > > <br> > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2014.0.4765 / Virus Database: 4189/8529 - Release Date: 11/07/14 > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message