Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousin

2016-06-15 Thread Rosemarie Capodicci
> > *From:* azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] *On > Behalf Of *Becky Mendonca > *Sent:* Tuesday, June 14, 2016 5:24 PM > *To:* azores@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousin > > > > For the newbies, including me. What is cMs??

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousin

2016-06-15 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
Of Becky Mendonca Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 5:24 PM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousin For the newbies, including me. What is cMs?? I'll probably hit my forehead when I read it, lol. -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousin

2016-06-14 Thread Cheri Mello
cM is the abbreviation for centiMorgans, a genetic unit of measure. I'll post more about that later. Cheri -- 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 i

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousin

2016-06-14 Thread Becky Mendonca
For the newbies, including me. What is cMs?? I'll probably hit my forehead when I read it, lol. On Jun 14, 2016 2:12 PM, "Rosemarie Capodicci" wrote: > Wow, that's not very many cMs in common. I've had a few around 100 and > connected but William was over 300 with me, my brother, my 1st and two >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousin

2016-06-14 Thread Rosemarie Capodicci
Wow, that's not very many cMs in common. I've had a few around 100 and connected but William was over 300 with me, my brother, my 1st and two 2nds! It's been great talking to him. Rosemarie rcap...@gmail.com Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, Isola delle Femmine, S

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousin

2016-06-14 Thread bsei2816
That's great Rosemarie. I have only one match over 100cM and that is only 120. I do have one known third cousin (we have a common set of Great Great Grandparents) among my matches but we only share 33 cM. Our predicted range was 3rd to 5th cousins. Bill -- For options, such as changing to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousin

2016-06-11 Thread 'Cheryl Barnhurst' via Azores Genealogy
I bet you did dance a jig! That is so cool! Sherry Sent from my iPad > On Jun 11, 2016, at 6:38 PM, Rosemarie Capodicci wrote: > > I know, Sherry, when I saw over 300 cMs in common I danced a jig!! I figured > with that much in common I should find the paper trail and I did! > > Rosemarie >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousin

2016-06-11 Thread Rosemarie Capodicci
I know, Sherry, when I saw over 300 cMs in common I danced a jig!! I figured with that much in common I should find the paper trail and I did! Rosemarie rcap...@gmail.com Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily On Sat, Jun 11, 201

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousin

2016-06-11 Thread 'Cheryl Barnhurst' via Azores Genealogy
Oh wow! How exciting! That is really close! Thanks for sharing! Sherry Sent from my iPad > On Jun 11, 2016, at 4:45 PM, Rosemarie Capodicci wrote: > > I have had some great news this week, have connected to a cousin, William > Nacimento through FTDna. We have found that we are 3rd cousins, pro

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousin

2016-06-11 Thread Cheri Mello
It's great to see more and more matches being made! Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada On Sat, Jun 11, 2016 at 4:45 PM, Rosemarie Capodicci wrote: > I have had some great news this week, have connected to a cousin

[AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousin

2016-06-11 Thread Rosemarie Capodicci
I have had some great news this week, have connected to a cousin, William Nacimento through FTDna. We have found that we are 3rd cousins, probably double 3rd as we are connected through our 4greats! So exciting to exchange info and hopefully meet in person sometime down-the-road! Rosemarie rcap...