[Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Ancestry changes to DNA testing

[Linda Bowen]

I initially had my Autosomal DNA testing done at Ancestry and then later 
when  FTDNA was running a sale  for $49.00, I uploaded my raw data  there.

Ancestry offers testing to only those living  in  the US and so is very 
limiting  .  You won't get any Canadian matches  unless they have a way 
to have the  kit
  sent to a US address.
    I have only  one 3rd cousin match on Ancestry and about a dozen on 
FTDNA.   FTDNA  also has  a few tools, chromosome browser  and people 
who are
in common with each other,  which is. helpful.   Ancestry has no tools.








On 6/7/2014 2:40 PM, Greg Mason wrote:
> Listers:  I have used Family Tree DNA for 10 years and been extremely pleased with their service, price and ethics.  Very reputable firm.  Greg Mason
> On Jun 7, 2014, at 2:40 PM, Joyce Guasch <jguasch at fastmail.net> wrote:
>
>> I'm certainly no expert on this, but since Family Tree DNA offers more tests
>> than any other company that I'm aware of, that would be the company I would
>> choose. Look at this link:
>>
>> https://www.familytreedna.com/landing/ydna-transfer.aspx
>>
>> Which as this as an answer of Why Transfer to Family Tree DNA:
>> 1.    Family Tree DNA is the world leader in DNA testing for genealogy with
>> the largest genetic genealogy databases.
>> 2.   Over 90% of genealogists choose to test with Family Tree DNA, creating
>> the largest community of active genealogists in the industry.
>> 3.   Transferring will allow you to join projects, communicate with
>> experts, and network with people who share your interests and your heritage.
>>
>>
>> I didn't do any further investigating than find this. I suggest you send
>> them an email if you have any questions. Please feel free to email Emily
>> Aulicino at aulicino at hevanet.com, also. I've emailed both FTDNA and Emily
>> and received prompt replies.
>>
>> Joyce Welke Guasch
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Carol Duff [mailto:carolduff at me.com]
>> Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2014 8:58 AM
>> To: jguasch at fastmail.net
>> Cc: Ger-Poland-Volhynia
>> Subject: Re: [Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Ancestry changes to DNA testing
>>
>> So where should we house our DNA now?
>> On Jun 6, 2014, at 11:09 PM, Joyce Guasch <jguasch at fastmail.net> wrote:
>>
>>> For any of you who have an interest in Ancestry DNA, it was called to
>>> my attention today that you can no longer have your DNA tested for
>>> Y-DNA or mtDNA with Ancestry. Autosomal is the only test available now.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> http://geneabloggers.com/ancestrycom-pulls-plug-sites/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Three of my family tested with Family Tree DNA (FTDNA)
>>> https://www.familytreedna.com . FTDNA has Y-DNA, mtDNA as well as
>>> Family Finder (Autosomal) testing available.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> For those of you who attended the convention in Seattle, will remember
>>> that Emily Aulicino was one of our speakers. She was just about to
>>> release her
>>> book: Genetic Genealogy, The Basics and Beyond. I ordered the book,
>>> find it very useful. Basic enough for me, but still includes plenty of
>>> information that I still don't understand. But I do understand Y-DNA
>>> and mtDNA and the basics of why to test.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> If you have any questions about DNA, besides the very knowledgeable
>>> people of SGGEE, Emily is also a good resource. She invited us to
>>> email her at aulicino at hevanet.com if we have any questions. I have and
>>> she always responds promptly. But I always have very simple questions.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Joyce Welke Guasch
>>>
>>> of Springfield, OR
>>>
>>> Researching: Welke, Gurke, Beniamin
>>>
>>> Ratz, Lentz, Zimmerman of East Poland
>>>
>>> Haner, Lindley, Wisbey, Bailey,
>>>
>>> of the US and Germany
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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