Family Tree DNA's sale in honor of the discovery of DNA (though Apr 26)

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Cheri Mello

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Apr 19, 2021, 2:48:06 PM4/19/21
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(Announcement cross-posted to Azores, Madeira, and IslandRoutes lists):

In honor of the the discovery of DNA (called DNA Day), Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) Is having a sale that will run through Monday, April 26th at 11:59 PDT.

If you or the person you want to test has never tested, you want one of the products below:
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If you or your person has already taken a DNA test, but want a different kind of test or add more markers, the prices are below. Be sure to log into that kit to order:
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If you have transferred from another DNA testing company, you should unlock FTDNA's tools. They are $9 USD instead of $19.

For those new to DNA testing or who have never taken an FTDNA test order here:

For those who have never swabbed before, add $9.95 S&H to the price (includes return postage for U.S. residents).

Don't know where to start? Order FamilyFinder for $49 USD.

Questions? Feel free to email us.
Cheri Mello, Family Tree DNA Administrator (volunteer), Azores DNA Project

Joanne Medeiros

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Apr 19, 2021, 8:16:43 PM4/19/21
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Cheri: if you can  help me please advise. My fathers parents were from a Madeira and the Azores. I need to take the most sophisticated tests from both groups to determine my ancestry. Specifically/ am I linked to Jewish ancestry? 

Please advise to I can register ASAP.  I have never tested before and I’ve been advised there Are-more expensive tests than introductory offers that provide more incisive information.  

Thank you.

Joanne Medeiros
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On Apr 19, 2021, at 11:48 AM, Cheri Mello <gfsc...@gmail.com> wrote:


(Announcement cross-posted to Azores, Madeira, and IslandRoutes lists):

In honor of the the discovery of DNA (called DNA Day), Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) Is having a sale that will run through Monday, April 26th at 11:59 PDT.

If you or the person you want to test has never tested, you want one of the products below:
<image.png>

If you or your person has already taken a DNA test, but want a different kind of test or add more markers, the prices are below. Be sure to log into that kit to order:
<image.png>

If you have transferred from another DNA testing company, you should unlock FTDNA's tools. They are $9 USD instead of $19.

For those new to DNA testing or who have never taken an FTDNA test order here:

For those who have never swabbed before, add $9.95 S&H to the price (includes return postage for U.S. residents).

Don't know where to start? Order FamilyFinder for $49 USD.

Questions? Feel free to email us.
Cheri Mello, Family Tree DNA Administrator (volunteer), Azores DNA Project

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Cheri Mello

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Apr 19, 2021, 8:24:53 PM4/19/21
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Joanne M,

If your father (or one of his brothers) alive? If so, order a Y-37 or Y-111 on him. That will trace his father's father's line only. Add on Family Finder as well.

If you have no father or uncle available, you will have to find a nephew or a male cousin whose father's father's father's line is the same as yours. Test that male with a Y-37 or Y-111.

Other than that, you can take a Family Finder test. Or if you dad has any living sisters, test them with Family Finder.

The Family Finder test may tell you if you have some Jewish if it was not that far back. If your father's father's father's line was Jewish the haplogroup might come back as one of the J haplogroups. That one goes back forever in time.

Cheri Mello
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Joanne Medeiros

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Apr 19, 2021, 9:49:15 PM4/19/21
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Cheri- thank you for your quick response. 
So if I understand this correctly, for me to identify my fathers Azorian lineage I need I to find a male cousin who is the son of an uncle (my fathers’ brother) in order to utilize the Big y 700? 

I have one male Portuguese cousin but his mother is my Aunt, so I’m assuming this is not helpful?

Joanne Medeiros
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Cheri Mello

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Apr 19, 2021, 9:54:50 PM4/19/21
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Correct. In order to identify your father's Azorean lineage, you need that male cousin who is the son of the uncle (the brother of your father) in order to utilize the Big Y-700

The male Portuguese cousin whose mother is your aunt will not work for Big Y. It has to be an unbroken line of males, the whole time. But if you speak of your father's mother and that male Portuguese cousin is her son, you could do the mtDNA Full Sequence, tracing the mother's mother's mother's line all the way back in time. It's the bottom of your pedigree chart.

Since these are 2 different cousins, you would need to order 2 different tests.

Hope this helps,

Cheri Mello, Family Tree DNA Administrator (volunteer), Azores DNA Project

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Joanne Medeiros

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Apr 20, 2021, 6:17:15 PM4/20/21
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Cheri- you are so helpful- one more question please! You said the following/ 

The male Portuguese cousin whose mother is your aunt will not work for Big Y. It has to be an unbroken line of males, the whole time. But if you speak of your father's mother and that male Portuguese cousin is her son, you could do the mtDNA Full Sequence, tracing the mother's mother's mother's line all the way back in time. It's the bottom of your pedigree chart.

My One male Portuguese cousin, is the Grandson of my Portuguese Grandmother from Madeira. Not her son- so do I ask him to swab for the Big Y- 700? And I will Swab for the family finder as well.  

Am I on track?


Joanne Medeiros
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Cheri Mello

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Apr 20, 2021, 6:25:09 PM4/20/21
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Joanne,

It gets to be confusing when we go off on your paternal grandmother's grandson from Madeira. Put your cousin as the main person in your genealogy program, do a pedigree view and screenshot it for me. Email it directly to gfscherim at gmail.com. Then I can say yes or no.

Thanks!

Cheri Mello, Family Tree DNA Administrator (volunteer), Azores DNA Project

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