Marg, The Y-DNA is only passed down through the male line, so the answer to you question is a (slightly qualified) yes.
As this is off-topic for this list I am sending you direct a pdf giving basic details of the types of DNA tests and what they are for. Ron Ferguson http://www.fergys.co.uk/ From: Marg Strong Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 10:26 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What are Islands in the family tree? DNA question So on my mother's side, with no living male relative in her generation, we are out of luck? She has a nephew but I wouldn't know him to see him, let alone ask for a DNA test. Is there a good link with an easy to understand explanation for DNA testing for genealogy purposes? Thanks for the reply! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Ron Ferguson <ronfergy....@tiscali.co.uk> To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 4:40 PM Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What are Islands in the family tree? DNA question Marg, An Island is formed by having at least one individual who is not linked in any way to someone in your main tree. If there are, say, three people linked together but not linked to the main tree then you have one Island of 3 people. DNA is far from that simple. However, if you are thinking only of tracing your father’s line back through his main line then you need to have your brother test for his Y-DNA, and as you say, he is your last chance. Ron Ferguson http://www.fergys.co.uk/ From: Marg Strong Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 8:31 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: [LegacyUG] What are Islands in the family tree? DNA question I think from reading the topic about adding possible ancestors/descendants, that some keep a separate database or family file for possible relations; others keep those individuals in "islands" How do you create islands in your main database? Also, if anyone knows off hand, with DNA testing, I believe it has to be a male in the line. I have one brother left in my line. I don't even know any male cousins and no uncles are still alive. I have no sons, but two grandsons. So is my brother our last chance? Thanks ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Linda Hauley <lhau...@rogers.com> To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 1:19 PM Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Do you add everyone with surname or just confirmed links? For Tami & Michelle: If you are doing a One-Name Study as I am, I have one ‘family tree’ where I enter all instances of the surname or variant and cite the source so that when I get queries I can point that person in the right direction. I keep my own family tree and only those that I have a positive link to in it. If I happen to find a connection in my One-Name Study tree, I transfer what is relevant through a Gedcom. That way if you do come across other instances that don’t link now, keeping them this way, you might be able to connect them at some point. For David: DNA testing is an absolute science – it’s how you interpret the results that gets you your connections. Even if you don’t get a link, a person within a 3rd to 5th cousin range could be linked, but you have to have patience. I had my Dad tested for YDNA and Family Finder (he has now passed on but they still retain his samples) and I have tested for the Full mtDNA Sequence. Recently, reviewing my Dad’s results through his mtDNA, I found a person with a variant surname to his that was within the 3rd to 5th cousin range. We are currently searching documents for the possible connection. It’s a challenge but in research whether genealogy or DNA, it’s the chase that is so fulfilling!! Linda J. Hauley Recycled Memories Family History Research GOONS Canada East Regional Representative VODDEN One Name Study Member #4335 CANADA From: David C Abernathy [mailto:da...@schmeckabernathy.com] Sent: March 24, 2012 11:22 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Do you add everyone with surname or just confirmed links? NO, This is where DNA really pays off. There are several very large researched surname groups out there that I would like to find a proven connection. BUT, with having done DNA testing, I have found that there is no way I will be connected to some of these groups. So it is a waste of my time to continue in researching in those directions. Why would anyone want to carry around all of these nonrelated entries within their database? If there is a chance of connection, I make a separate database not an island within my main one, and do some tracking from these external families. I have found very few ever get connected, so all I have to do is delete the file, to be rid if the non connecting people. Thanks, David C Abernathy Email disclaimers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message represents the official view of the voices in my head. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.schmeckabernathy.com/ == All outgoing and incoming mail is scanned by F-Prot Antivirus == From: Michele Lewis [mailto:ancestor...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 4:47 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Do you add everyone with surname or just confirmed links? Oh, one more thing… The less common the surname, the more likely I will add them since there is a higher chance they are connected. michele From: Tami P. [mailto:tamitr...@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 12:31 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: [LegacyUG] Do you add everyone with surname or just confirmed links? I’ve been working on my database for awhile now and have a question. How do you all decide to add to your databases? Do you add anyone with the surname your are searching or only those people with a confirmed link? Until now I’ve only been adding only those that I can confirm a link. However, lately I’m wondering if I’m overlooking a lot of potential links because they may be several generations previous to the one I’m currently searching. Just wondering how you all feel about this too. Thanks! 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