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

[Celticmythos]

I was at an all day DNA confetence on Thursday.  Only Family Tree DNA is now doing the  Y-DNA test. Ancestry is moving to the autosomal tests only. Ancestry and FTDNA will help you transfer your YDNA data to FTDNA. For my family I need the ydna test so this made my decision. They also hold your sample so you can order more tests as they come along and upgrade to more markers on the ydna test if needed for matching. I've heard the founder of ftdna speak several times and like his directness and willingness to answer questions.

Lexi


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From: Greg Mason <gmason001 at comcast.net> 
Date: 06/07/2014  12:40  (GMT-07:00) 
To: jguasch at fastmail.net 
Cc: ger-poland-volhynia <ger-poland-volhynia at eclipse.sggee.org> 
Subject: Re: [Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Ancestry changes to DNA testing 
 
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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