Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing differences

Marsha S, You probably have a couple of thousand matches over at AncestryDNA. However, in the transfer to My Heritage, you will have more matches with your FTDNA results. Their DNA chip tests almost twice the family markers that AncestryDNA tests. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: S

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing differences

Glad you got it resolved. Rick From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Stringer Sent: Monday, December 3, 2018 7:31 PM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing differences I did go ahead and upload the Ancestry results to M

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing MyHeritage Transfer

Hi List - Feeling a bit lop sided, and leaning heavily towards my Maternal side on Ancestry. Dad's families from the Azores, researched back to late 1680ish. Mom's families from Ireland, Scotland and England. >From Mom's areas, Ancestry ranks me at 72%; FTDNA at 54%; and My Heritage at 47.7%. *Add

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing MyHeritage Transfer

Cheri thanks for that great explanation. It is the best explanation I have ever read regarding the differences in DNA test results, and the diffrent companies who test. Absolutely Outstanding! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" gro

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing MyHeritage Transfer

Wonderful answer Cheri and thank you for the personal analysis on my Dna results!! Susan > On Nov 16, 2018, at 9:44 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: > > And Rosemarie didn't mention that she also got some DNA matches that she > doesn't have on FTDNA. New cousins to connect with! That's why we do this :

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing MyHeritage Transfer

Cheri, Thank you! Your clarification should help a lot of folks. It is a ‘process’. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2018, at 9:44 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: > > And Rosemarie didn't mention that she also got some DNA matches that she > doesn't have on FTDNA. New cousins to connect with! That's wh

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing MyHeritage Transfer

I just transferred mine and my mother’s. She passed away several years ago. I have regretted not having her test with Ancestry, so this was a no brainer! Of course we are both on Gedmatch, too. I had an account with MyHeritage several years ago so there is an existing tree. I didn’t renew with th

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing MyHeritage Transfer

And Rosemarie didn't mention that she also got some DNA matches that she doesn't have on FTDNA. New cousins to connect with! That's why we do this :) Now that ethnicity ESTIMATE thing.. Each company has contracted with population geneticists who have gone out and taken samples from various lo

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing MyHeritage Transfer

Cheri needs to explain to you about each company and who has tested with them. It all depends on what that company is basing their info on. She can explain better than I can. Also, as Michael has stated, and we all know, the Azores were settled by many peoples from different lands. Europe was also

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing MyHeritage Transfer

I just got back from my first trip to Sao Miguel and my family village, Porto Formoso. My family left there in 1883 for Hawaii. Our guide said the archipelago began to be settled sixty years before Columbus sailed for the New World, the first settlers included the Flemish, and some were from Britta

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Gordon, I think you are talking about 2 separate things. 1) Downloading your raw data refers to you downloading your DNA File. 2) Dowloading your tree from Ancestry.com means you are creating a Gedcom. You need your data of course and you'll also want your tree, as your matches will be looking at

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Cheri: I really like your instructions for getting to FTDNA. How do I transfer the raw data from Ancestry to FTDNA? Will I be transferring my whole tree or just the results that I got when I received my DNA analysis (which wasn’t much data)? /am I correct that its $59 to transfer the data? Gordo

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

FTDNA (Family Tree DNA) is one testing company. AncestryDNA is another. Just like you could buy a Ford or a Honda if you were shopping for cars. Family Tree Maker is a genealogy software where you type in your ancestors. It has nothing to do with DNA. Lots of things like to name themselves "Famil

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

Thank you Pat! I chose FTDNA family finder per Cheri's advisement. I appreciate your response. On Aug 7, 2017 9:26 PM, "'cnsport' via Azores Genealogy" < azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Since you are on the Azores group I assume you have a connection there. A > lot of people from the group hav

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

Since you are on the Azores group I assume you have a connection there. A lot of people from the group have done Family Tree DNA. You have a greater chance of matches and Cheryl Mello is very helpful. Pat (Vierra Anselmo/Brum Dutra) Sent from my iPad > On Aug 5, 2017, at 7:01 PM, momma Good

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

Ok. Thanks again! True. Unfortunately it was my late eldest brother that let the news out. I am hopeful that she'll come around before she passes. On Aug 6, 2017 1:28 PM, "Cheri Mello" wrote: > Rats, yes, test yourself to start. Once you start to make discoveries and > share ONLY the positives w

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

Rats, yes, test yourself to start. Once you start to make discoveries and share ONLY the positives with your mom, maybe she'll come around. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada On Sun, Aug 6, 2017 a

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

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] DNA testing recommendations

OK, you can work the DNA from the known to the unknown. Test your dad if he is available. And test yourself. FTDNA has a tool called "In Common With." Within that tool, there's a "Not In Common With." So what is not in common with your dad would be things on your mom's side, most likely. Then ther

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

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

Hello! I have some kits on Ancestry, 23 and Me, and FamilyTreeDNA. My two cents would be to go with FtDNA, but here's why: In my opinion, the information on the other providers (especially Ancestry) is "dummed-down". If you want good info you can work with the format of FtDNA is the most logic

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing recommendations

Kelly G, Go with Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) and order Family Finder to start. They have Group Projects (there's an Azores DNA Project). FTDNA is currently having a sale. Test your oldest family member. So if you have any living grandparents (or their siblings) test them first. If you have no living

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing Companies: An analogy

Excellent, Cheri. Thanks so much! MaryAnn On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 3:48 PM, Mary Bordi wrote: > That was great Cheri! > > Mary > > On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 9:52 AM 'Sam (Camas, WA)' via Azores Genealogy < > azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> Great job Cheri. Should be clear to all now. 😊 >> >

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing Companies: An analogy

what matters most." ~Buddha From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mary Bordi Sent: Friday, June 23, 2017 12:49 PM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing Companies: An analogy That was great Cheri! Mary On Fri

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing Companies: An analogy

That was great Cheri! Mary On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 9:52 AM 'Sam (Camas, WA)' via Azores Genealogy < azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Great job Cheri. Should be clear to all now. 😊 > > > > Sam (Camas, WA) > > > > *From: *Cheri Mello > *Sent: *Friday, June 23, 2017 9:15 AM > *To: *Azores Genea

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing Companies: An analogy

Great job Cheri. Should be clear to all now. 😊 Sam (Camas, WA) From: Cheri Mello Sent: Friday, June 23, 2017 9:15 AM To: Azores Genealogy; madeira-geneal...@googlegroups.com; islandrou...@googlegroups.com Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing Companies: An analogy (Cross posted to Azores, M

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing

Hi Laura, We have many Lauras on the list. And almost a dozen in the project. I don't know which Laura I am talking to. You may wish to email me privately at gfscherim at gmail.com FTDNA does NOT transfer to AncestryDNA. Right now, AncestryDNA testees before May of this year (2016) can transfer t

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing a Pacheco

I agree with Cheri. I also have Pacheco's. But not in surname group. On Monday, December 1, 2014, Cheri Mello wrote: > Betty, > > Pacheco can be found in Portugal, Mexico, Spain, and I don't know where > else. > > I see 28 members in the Pacheco DNA project. You might want to take > another loo

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing a Pacheco

I have a good friend Luis Pacheco, who was born on Sao Jorge, came to the US to go to college. Last I knew, he was living in Pleasanton California. Betty, if that interests you, you can contact me directly. John Vasconcelos On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 8:56 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: > Repost for Betty Fr

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing

Yes, Erica B, you can join more than one. 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 gro

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing

Cheri, After you do the test, can you join more than one project. My husband has ancestors from both the Azores and Madeira. He would like to join both projects but I am wondering if he would have to do the test twice? Thank you, Erica Botelho From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@goo

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing Article

It's on the front page of today's newspaper (Feb. 17, 2014) in the left column. -- 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 righ

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing Article

Shirley, This morning 2/17/2014. "E" On Mon, Feb 17, 2014 at 12:16 PM, Shirley Allegre wrote: > "E": What day was this article in the Sacramento Bee? > > Shirley in CA > > - Original Message - > *From:* "E" Sharp > *To:* azores > *Sent:* Monday, February 17, 2014 8:44 AM > *Subject

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing Article

"E": What day was this article in the Sacramento Bee? Shirley in CA - Original Message - From: "E" Sharp To: azores Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 8:44 AM Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing Article There is a very interesting article, starts on the first page of the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing Article

Thanks Elaine, very interesting article. Rosemarie From: "E" Sharp Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 8:44 AM To: azores Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing Article There is a very interesting article, starts on the first page of the Sacramento Bee, on DNA/DNA kits and the Neanderthal's (h

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Marcio-- I recommend the Family Finder test. I have only had one MtDNA match and that was with a young man from mainland Portugal. My mom and I did the Family Finder and we have many Azorean matches. Of course I am only one forth Portuguese and she is only half. You and I match up on paper, so i

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Marcio, I'll email you off list. Cheri On Sat, Feb 15, 2014 at 12:25 PM, Marcio Borba wrote: > Thank you Richard. I see so many options that have no clue what to do. > > Marcio Borba > Feel the Azores... visit http://azorean-roots.blogspot.com > > > Em Sábado, 15 de Fevereiro de 2014 15:10,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Thank you Richard. I see so many options that have no clue what to do.    Marcio Borba Feel the Azores... visit http://azorean-roots.blogspot.com Em Sábado, 15 de Fevereiro de 2014 15:10, Altino Demelo escreveu: Leaving Yorkdale. Construction around here, so he had to take a detour. :( Se

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Leaving Yorkdale. Construction around here, so he had to take a detour. :( Sent from my iPad > On Feb 15, 2014, at 3:01 PM, Marcio Borba wrote: > > Great. Thank you > > Marcio Borba > Feel the Azores... visit http://azorean-roots.blogspot.com > > > Em Sábado, 15 de Fevereiro de 2014 11:44

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Great. Thank you   Marcio Borba Feel the Azores... visit http://azorean-roots.blogspot.com Em Sábado, 15 de Fevereiro de 2014 11:44, Cheri Mello escreveu: Marcio, You have 50% of your parents, 25% of your grands, 12.5% of your greats, 6.25% of your 2 greats, about 3% of your 3 greats...yo

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Marcio, You have 50% of your parents, 25% of your grands, 12.5% of your greats, 6.25% of your 2 greats, about 3% of your 3 greats...you get the picture. Whether or not they were incognitos doesn't matter. You got their DNA. You'll have to figure out the matches on your known lines first. Leave

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

* > > *Spring, TX* > > > > > > *From:* azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] *On > Behalf Of *Cheri Mello > *Sent:* Friday, February 14, 2014 11:26 PM > > *To:* azores@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing > >

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

– Rick Pimentel – Nancy Jean Baptista - From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Marcio Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 11:40 PM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing All lines including the ones from unknown parents

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing Marcio, It's best to go with Family Tree DNA. That's where the Azores DNA project is. I'd start off with the Family Finder test, which covers all your lines back about 200 years from your birth. That test is $99 U

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All lines including the ones from unknown parents? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 15, 2014, at 12:25 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: > > Marcio, > It's best to go with Family Tree DNA. That's where the Azores DNA project is. > I'd start off with the Family Finder test, which covers all your lines back >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Marcio, It's best to go with Family Tree DNA. That's where the Azores DNA project is. I'd start off with the Family Finder test, which covers all your lines back about 200 years from your birth. That test is $99 USD + $7 postage since you are in Canada. Yes, there's a bit of a difference between t

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Thank you so much for helping me with this. I originally bought the test with the intention of taking it myself but I thought for research purposes I should get my mother since she is closer to the Azorean relative than me. I am sorry that I messed up. On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 1:05 PM, Cheri Mello

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Laura W, Log in. My Account > Contact Information. That's where you change it. It asked for the name of the person taking the test when you signed up. It's becoming more and more difficult for me and the other admins to know who we are dealing with and who took the test. I've been telling peop

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

I only tested my mother, I didn't change the name because I wasn't sure how to do last name change on the site for the test since it was registered in my name and not hers'. On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 11:30 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: > Laura W, > > I need your mother's kit number too. > > > On Fri, A

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

289462 On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 11:30 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: > Laura W, > > I need your mother's kit number too. > > > On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 6:50 AM, laura warhurst wrote: > >> Good morning, Cheri, So sorry I didn't know the last name didn't match. I >> got remarried so I have different last n

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Laura W, I need your mother's kit number too. On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 6:50 AM, laura warhurst wrote: > Good morning, Cheri, So sorry I didn't know the last name didn't match. I > got remarried so I have different last name. last name is now Pechnik. > 289462 is test. Thank you again for your h

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing+ Sephardic Jews

Shirl, Thank you so much for your help. I have heard that supposedly our line came from Spain. Then to Azores, then some went to New Bedford,Mass, one to Brazil to open a coffee plantation, , some to Calif. It is so difficult to figure out last names since many were changed when they left the Azore

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Cheri, I had not checked my email in a couple of days and when I sent you this earlier email I did not know that when I went into the Ftdna site that there were a few matches in there!! I am really happy to see that! It is a starting point so woo hoo!! I really appreciate how helpful everyone is be

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Isabella, thank you for the book recommendation! I am going to try to find that book asap!!! On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 7:53 AM, Isabella Baltar wrote: > Laura, you may be interested in reading this book. I'm reading it right > now. > > The Sephardic Jews of Spain and Portugal : survival of an impe

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Good morning, Cheri, So sorry I didn't know the last name didn't match. I got remarried so I have different last name. last name is now Pechnik. 289462 is test. Thank you again for your help! On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:15 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > Laura, > > The email address that you use for th

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Laura, you may be interested in reading this book. I'm reading it right now. The Sephardic Jews of Spain and Portugal : survival of an imperiled culture in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries Dolores J Sloan; Jonathan Kirsch Isabella Baltar myportuguesegen.blogspot.com On Wednesday, August

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Why don't you go for the Family Finder test. They just reduced the price, too. This will test across both your mother's and father's lines and it's said to go back as far as five generations. You don't need to have a male or female to test in your family, only yourself. I have had much m

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing+ Sephardic Jews

My Sephardic Jewish side came from Morocco to Terceira.  Some lived in Lisbon, two "sons" went to Brazil, and "my" direct line went to Boston, Mass.  There were some who lived in Holland until they were forced out and went to England where they were more tolerant of Jews.  The names are Seriqui,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Laura, The email address that you use for this group does not match Laura Warhurst in the FTDNA database. You need to provide your kit number for you and your mother so I know who I'm looking at and can to the correct comparison. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Hi, Cheri! I have a question for you. I ordered the MtDNA test and had my mother do the test.The results came in but I have no idea how to read it and when I check there are no matches. Her mother's mother was the child of a mother from Faial ( her name was Maria da Conceicao) and a father from

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Geneva Gervais, The mtDNA Plus test tests the HyperVariable Region of the D-Loop. The Full Genomic Sequence for Full Sequence Test tests the complete mtDNA. All 100% of it. Not just the D-loop. It will bring you closer in time, but unless you have a rare mutation, you'll still be looking at ma

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Vicki, I'd start with Y-DNA then do Family Finder. His vials are stored for 25 years. So order a test, any test. The Sizzling Summer Sale should be soon. Last year, it was the week after the 4th of July. The Y-DNA would be your Madeiros/Medeiros line (top of your pedigree chart). Just that one

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

To: azores group Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing Hi Vicki, I would have Y plus MT DNA done on your Dad. That will give you your/his male line as well as his mothers DNA group. I did this with my dads brother since my dad was deceased and found their mother's dna gro

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Vicki,I wrote about the choices here:http://www.dholmes.com/dna.htmlHope that helps you decide.Doug da Rocha HolmesSacramento, CaliforniaPico & Terceira Genealogist916-550-1618www.dholmes.com Original Message Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing From: "Vicki Rabe"

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Hi Vicki, I would have Y plus MT DNA done on your Dad. That will give you your/his male line as well as his mothers DNA group. I did this with my dads brother since my dad was deceased and found their mother's dna group. I wish I had a complete great grandparent DNA library. Nancy Jean Fr

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Hi Gail E, It depends on your goal. Do you have a single line that you want to concentrate your research on? If so, do you have a male relative from that line with that surname that you could test? You may want to look into a Y-DNA test. Or if you are working with someone else and you think you

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing companies

Hi Marie, You have ordered the Family Finder test. I got the notification. All projects you are in are notified about tests you order. Cheri Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA testing

Gail, You can change the name of who you are testing up until the time you mail in the kit. So if you test your aunt, just log into your FTDNA page and under name put your aunt, address line 1 c/o Gail Elizares, address line 2 (an address). Phone would be better to have yours since you will be h

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing companies

Since I tested first with National Geographic, then it went to Family Tree and Azores group. Then I tested with Family Finder. Does that mean the Family Finder also gives the results to the Family Tree Azores project or do I have to request it? In a message dated 6/1/2012 6:39:05 A.M. P

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing companies

Diane L, Your mom has 7 pages of Family Finder matches. Her strongest Portuguese match is with Susan Vargas Murphy. Your mom also have a 5th to remote cousin match with Rick Pimentel's dad. She has about 3 or 4 other Portuguese matches as well. Your mom's Population Finder came out 93% Western

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing companies

Hello again, Cheri. You may recall that I had DNA testing done on my mother - - hoping to find out information on her grandparents sho were from the Azores. Little info resulted. I am also looking for information on my father's great grandfather. We had discussed requesting my uncle do DNA (as