[Carib] Had my DNA done

[OOA Q]

Dear listers,Thanks to David Lynch, I had my DNA done at 23andMe.com, and recently got the results back.Confusing, but I am working through them. I found out that I am 67%African, 37% European, 3%Native American/Asian.That 3% is what made me decide to have another company analyze and compare my raw data.I know that I have no NA ancestry, (no offence to the NA) because the indigenous people of the Caribbean were gone by the time my ancestors got there, but there is a story that one of my maternal ancestors was from India, and I do have a Chinese cousin.23andMe.com is the company that Dr. Gates uses for his program "Who do you think you are", on PBS. They will analyze a saliva sample for $99. it takes 6 weeks, and not only do you get an Ancestral analysis there is also a Health analysis, which for some of us is quite useful, turns out I cannot have Worfrin if I have surgery. I would suggest having yours done, it might help to fill in some of the blanks in your tree.Ann

"Sharing the information."
Researching the USVI, St.Eustatius, St. Barths, Barbados

[lwa...@comcast.net]

So interesting about DNA. I have a cousin in another line, and here is some info from him.

"Good news (in my opinion): the three main genetic genealogy companies--FamilyTreeDNA, AncestryDNA and 23andMe--are now cooperating with each other to allow customers to down load their results from one company’s site and upload the results to another site so comparison can be made with people using the other site. Read more here:

http://www.yourgeneticgenealogist.com/2013/03/ancestrydna-raw-data-and-rootstech.html

"I have two cousins who have done autosomal DNA testing with AncestryDNA. One is a first cousin once removed and one is a second cousin twice removed. I have autosomal DNA matches that the others should have and do not; and vice versa. So, I would say that the technology is not perfect. I look forward to refinements in the technology promised by all three companies.

"The Y-DNA test is only good for identifying matches along the male line: father to son to son to son to son. Ancestry.com offers a 46 marker test. FamilyTreeDNA.com offers a 67 (and more) marker test plus additional related tests for research along the male line.

"The mitochondrial DNA markers are passed from a mother to her children. So daughters pass the markers but not sons. Mt DNA test results can tell you some interesting information about your origins along your mothers maternal line, BUT is useless for determining if two people share a common ancestor. Mt DNA can be used to determine that a certain person is NOT related to you. Good read: The Seven Daughters of Eve.

"The autosomal DNA test looks at 700,000 markers. The test results can help you find matches along ALL of your ancestral lines. The 'catch' is that both parties must have done some relatively extensive research along the matching lines in order to figure out HOW they are related. For example, Ancestry.com has given me a long list of fourth cousins (@ the 96 and 95 per cent confidence level) (and one third cousin). However, the connections for most are still a mystery. For example, one women told me she only knows her birth mother's name. Well that one will be difficult to figure out. ;) "

I'll add that if you have an elderly relative, it would be good to ask if they would do a DNA test while the opportunity is there.

I believe there is a DNA board at the Caribbean Surname Index site, no?

Happy hunting, all.
Laura



On Apr 27, 2013, at 10:24 AM, OOA Q wrote:

Dear listers,Thanks to David Lynch, I had my DNA done at 23andMe.com, and recently got the results back.Confusing, but I am working through them. I found out that I am 67%African, 37% European, 3%Native American/Asian.That 3% is what made me decide to have another company analyze and compare my raw data.I know that I have no NA ancestry, (no offence to the NA) because the indigenous people of the Caribbean were gone by the time my ancestors got there, but there is a story that one of my maternal ancestors was from India, and I do have a Chinesecousin.23andMe.com is the company that Dr. Gates uses for his program "Who do you think you are", on PBS. They will analyze a saliva sample for $99. it takes 6 weeks, and not only do you get an Ancestral analysis there is also a Health analysis, which for some of us is quite useful, turns out I cannot have Worfrin if I have surgery. I would suggest having yours done, it might help to fill in some of the blanks in your tree.Ann

[Jim Lynch]

There is indeed a DNA Board at the Caribbean Surname Index... thank
you, Laura.

I'd also like to add a few items - for the male side.

First, (male and female) FTDNA still has all the samples from the
National Geographic Genographic Project. If you want to upgrade from
those first useless 12 markers (their sole purpose was to tell the
researchers about our path out of Africa - WE paid for THEM to do their
research), find your Genographic Project Kit number and use that - you
don't have to send in another sample (unless they tell you they have
discarded it).

Second, if you can afford it it, when you send in your cheek swab
samples go for a minimum of 67 markers. If you stop at 67, FTDNA has a
sale on twice a year which is usually a good deal. Upgrade as often as
possible - I am now up to 111 markers and the family Finder test. The
more mark4ers you match with someone else the more accurate is the
relationship.

Third, enroll in and punch your your results into as many free
databases as possible. Like the Caribbean Surname Index and the Lottery,
if you aren't in it you can't win it.

Fourth, like the Caribbean Surname Index - and the Lottery - patience,
patience, patience!!!

Best wishes,

Jim Lynch

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[Augusta Elmwood]

Is that like Ancestry’s DNA kit (also $99)? Do they both analyze the same chromosomes? genes? DNA? I’m totally over my head when it comes to understanding all this. Can anyone offer any enlightenment (25 words or less please :-)))).

Thanks,
Confused in New Orleans

From: OOA Q
Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2013 09:24
To: cari...@rootsweb.com
Subject: [Carib] Had my DNA done

Dear listers,Thanks to David Lynch, I had my DNA done at 23andMe.com, and recently got the results back.Confusing, but I am working through them. I found out that I am 67%African, 37% European, 3%Native American/Asian.That 3% is what made me decide to have another company analyze and compare my raw data.I know that I have no NA ancestry, (no offence to the NA) because the indigenous people of the Caribbean were gone by the time my ancestors got there, but there is a story that one of my maternal ancestors was from India, and I do have a Chinese cousin.23andMe.com is the company that Dr. Gates uses for his program "Who do you think you are", on PBS. They will analyze a saliva sample for $99. it takes 6 weeks, and not only do you get an Ancestral analysis there is also a Health analysis, which for some of us is quite useful, turns out I cannot have Worfrin if I have surgery. I would suggest having yours done, it might help to fill in some of the blanks in your tree.Ann

[Augusta Elmwood]

Well, it looks like I should have read a few more messages before I sent my post. Thanks for simplifying it a bit, Laura

Augusta

From: lwa...@comcast.net
Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2013 12:08
To: cari...@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [Carib] Had my DNA done

So interesting about DNA. I have a cousin in another line, and here is some info from him.

"Good news (in my opinion): the three main genetic genealogy companies--FamilyTreeDNA, AncestryDNA and 23andMe--are now cooperating with each other to allow customers to down load their results from one company’s site and upload the results to another site so comparison can be made with people using the other site. Read more here:

http://www.yourgeneticgenealogist.com/2013/03/ancestrydna-raw-data-and-rootstech.html

"I have two cousins who have done autosomal DNA testing with AncestryDNA. One is a first cousin once removed and one is a second cousin twice removed. I have autosomal DNA matches that the others should have and do not; and vice versa. So, I would say that the technology is not perfect. I look forward to refinements in the technology promised by all three companies.

"The Y-DNA test is only good for identifying matches along the male line: father to son to son to son to son. Ancestry.com offers a 46 marker test. FamilyTreeDNA.com offers a 67 (and more) marker test plus additional related tests for research along the male line.

"The mitochondrial DNA markers are passed from a mother to her children. So daughters pass the markers but not sons. Mt DNA test results can tell you some interesting information about your origins along your mothers maternal line, BUT is useless for determining if two people share a common ancestor. Mt DNA can be used to determine that a certain person is NOT related to you. Good read: The Seven Daughters of Eve.

"The autosomal DNA test looks at 700,000 markers. The test results can help you find matches along ALL of your ancestral lines. The 'catch' is that both parties must have done some relatively extensive research along the matching lines in order to figure out HOW they are related. For example, Ancestry.com has given me a long list of fourth cousins (@ the 96 and 95 per cent confidence level) (and one third cousin). However, the connections for most are still a mystery. For example, one women told me she only knows her birth mother's name. Well that one will be difficult to figure out. ;) "

I'll add that if you have an elderly relative, it would be good to ask if they would do a DNA test while the opportunity is there.

I believe there is a DNA board at the Caribbean Surname Index site, no?

Happy hunting, all.
Laura



On Apr 27, 2013, at 10:24 AM, OOA Q wrote:

Dear listers,Thanks to David Lynch, I had my DNA done at 23andMe.com, and recently got the results back.Confusing, but I am working through them. I found out that I am 67%African, 37% European, 3%Native American/Asian.That 3% is what made me decide to have another company analyze and compare my raw data.I know that I have no NA ancestry, (no offence to the NA) because the indigenous people of the Caribbean were gone by the time my ancestors got there, but there is a story that one of my maternal ancestors was from India, and I do have a Chinesecousin.23andMe.com is the company that Dr. Gates uses for his program "Who do you think you are", on PBS. They will analyze a saliva sample for $99. it takes 6 weeks, and not only do you get an Ancestral analysis there is also a Health analysis, which for some of us is quite useful, turns out I cannot have Worfrin if I have surgery. I would suggest having yours done, it might help to fill in some of the blanks in your tree.Ann