[AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

2017-08-05 Thread momma Goodwin
I was wondering of those of you who have had DNA testing done if you could recommend a provider. I have been overwhelmed by the amount of info there is out there. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azor

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

2017-08-06 Thread momma Goodwin
Thank you both for your responses. I was heavily leaning towards the FTDNA from what I've learned. I am most interested in learning more of my dad's side (azorean) since the more I dig in my mom's side she gets hostile toward me. I uncovered that her greatgrandfather fathered children through a

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

2017-08-06 Thread momma Goodwin
Cheri, My dad passed away several years ago and he has no full siblings. His 3 half siblings who shared the same father are also deceased. Should I still test for myself? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Learning to speak Portuguese

2017-09-18 Thread momma Goodwin
I didn't realize there were different Portuguese dialects or what you call it. I've been using the Portuguese they offer on Busuu.com. Don't tell I've been learning the wrong Portuguese! Oy vey! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" gro

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Bettencourt

2017-11-18 Thread momma Goodwin
My maiden name is DeBettencourt and I have come to realize it's actually de Bettencourt through my years of research. I have seen many spellings on records like Cheri mentioned but keep the the original spelling and make a note of the other spellings in the tree records. I wonder if there is any

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Putting Azores plus the island in your surname field on ftdna

2019-01-20 Thread momma Goodwin
Cheri, A sister recently received Family finder kit and has got questions. Our results differ some and I'm doing my best to explain. Hope you can help. Can she be added to this group? Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group