As many of you know, I got my DNA results in July. It’s been an interesting experience–and an educational one. There are a couple of things that have struck me a) There are many people who have had the autosomal DNA test done, but who have only researched their father’s side of the tree. Autosomal…
Category: DNA Research
The Azores DNA Project Needs Your Help
Many people don’t know about the Azores DNA Project. It is one of the groups developed via FTDNA.com’s website. Azoreans who have their DNA tests done can then join the group. The purpose of the group is to help Azorean genealogists (whether you are Azorean or one line of your tree is Azorean) connect with…
My DNA Results are in!
You all may remember that sometime in May I sent in my samples for a FTDNA Family Finder autosomal DNA test. Well, my results are in! My roots are as follows: My father’s side: entirely French back to at least 1600 My mother’s side: paternal-Azorean (same island, Sao Miguel); maternal-English, Irish, and Welsh. My Welsh…
Guess who is getting her DNA tested?
Well, after getting an offer I couldn’t refuse (my DNA kit is a gift), I’m finally going to do the DNA test. I’m getting the autosomal test (Family Finder) from FtDNA. I’ve already joined the Azores Project and uploaded my GEDCOM. I’m ready to go when my kit gets here! I’m not sure what I…