Hi Rick, I didn't realize U5 was fairly uncommon in the Azores......it's an interesting MT DNA when I read about it. I posted this because I have so many Family Finder matches that seem to be from Pico. I thought maybe it would be easier to connect via the U5 line than just random pursuit. For Freddy and me it paid off to trace the U5 and I'm hoping more people can find our link following the U5 trail. Your DNA's are interesting and the fact that they are uncommon in the Azores should help with discoveries. It sounds like you've made good progress with your mom's side since you have an individual identified. I'm glad I tested my Uncle.....I would have always wondered what mt DNA Grandma Mary carried. I still have hopes of testing to discover her husband's DNA, my ggrandfather, Manuel Furtado Cardoso. He has a living great grandson who I hope will test someday. Have a great day!Nancy Jean
From: rfrancispimen...@comcast.net To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] MT DNA U5 from Candelaria, Pico Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2015 10:54:13 -0500 Hi Nancy,There are some groups of mtDNA that are uncommon. Especially if they are placed in an isolated situation as your U5. As for me on my mother’s (French Canadian)side it is W3a2. At this point all French Canadian W3a2 matches go to a single person that immigrated there around 1600. My Dad is L2a1c. While there is a large number worldwide there are very few in the Acores. My great grandmother is K1a4a1 again not a common group in the Azores. This makes things interesting when there is a match. I am glad your testing paid off Nancy. Rick Richard Francis PimentelEpping, NH From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of nancy jean baptiste Sent: Friday, December 4, 2015 10:29 AM To: azores group Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] MT DNA U5 from Candelaria, Pico Hi Gayle, Yes, it's the same Josefa. Do you descend from her daughters down to you? In my case, my paternal grandmother, Maria Felizarda da Castro Cardoso Baptista, had 2 sons. I was able to test my dads brother for both Y and MT DNA and she was U5. Best to you,Nancy JeanFrom: gfsche...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2015 21:03:04 -0800 Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] MT DNA U5 from Candelaria, Pico To: azores@googlegroups.comGayle,Now is a good time to DNA test. There's a sale and I can get you coupon code for more of a discount. By testing, you can help other researchers too. You could have the documentation on the branch that another researcher is missing. After finding out they match you DNA wise, you can work to figure it all out.Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.-- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores. -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores. -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.