Tks very much for all your help.
Dusty
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From: Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history.
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Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 11:38 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: DNA testing for Native American heritage (was: re: Cnythia
McDaniel)
Dusty:
1. Start with the video animations
<http://www.smgf.org/pages/animations.jspx> and know the differences among
the types of DNA tests and what the purpose of each is.
2. Decide what question(s) you want answered about which ancestor(s).
3. Follow Roberta Estes's blog <http://dna-explained.com>. She has posted
about every other day for the past year.
4. Get your 87-year-old male cousin tested by FamilyTreeDNA.com (FTDNA) for
his and your late father's yDNA, even at the low 12-marker anthropological
level. For genealogical results, at least 37 markers are needed. His cheek
brushings specimen will be preserved for 25 years so that additional tests
and upgrades can be ordered later. Become the _contact_ person for his
results and the _beneficiary_ of his results at FTDNA. Or find another
member of your family who is willing to take on that responsibility.
5. Obtain autosomal DNA testing on yourself at 23andMe.com or
FamilyTreeDNA.com. If you obtain testing at 23andMe.com or another company,
it is advisable to transfer your data (does not include the spit
specimen) to FTDNA (for a fee) and to GEDmatch.com (free) to obtain
additional matches. FTDNA is currently having a sale through part of July..
6. Join a DNA genealogy group in your local area or within your local
genealogical society for information, discussion, and help.
Or hire a professional genetic genealogist to make the testing decisions and
interpret the results for you. One place to find such a person is at the
Association for Professional Genealogists <www.apgen.org>. Another place is
on the DNA blogs: _DNA eXplained_, _Your Genetic Genealogist_, _The Genetic
Genealogist_, and _The Legal Genealogist_.
Hope this helps.
--Ida Skarson McCormick, [log in to unmask], Seattle, Member of the Seattle
Genealogical Society's DNA Interest Group
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Dusty wrote:
I have read most of what you referred me and am nonetheless very confused. I
find it overwhelming.
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