Linda, Thanks. I was there reading and basically found what I wanted to know, except what if it were different markers in the same DNA scheme that did not compare. i.e.. 4th marker vice 3rd., etc. Regards, Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Threadgill" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:37 AM Subject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] Genealogy > Steve, > Yes, If you test 46 markers and you match the person 45/46 the probability > that you and the other person share a common ancestor is high. It is less > probable if you and the person do not share the same surname. If you go to > FTDNA , their FAQ should answer questions. As for your question regarding > if someone tests 36 and the other 46, well both will have to test for the > same amount of markers. The person who tested 36 will have to test 46 > markers to get a good comparison or bother can be compared by used only 36 > markers for both. Do they match 36/36 at 36 markers? BTW,,you shouldn't > have to test with FTDNA to be able to access their FAQ section. I could > possibly send you a comparison chart to your personal email address, but I > don't think the mailing list can handle it if I cut and pasted it into > this email. > Linda > > -----Original Message----- > From: Steve Stevens > Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:51 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] Genealogy > > While on the subject of DNA, does anyone know how to interpret the > results? > As an example: Two people test 46 marker and their DNA match exactly, > except > for one marker. Let's say the one marker is off by one, a 12 instead of > 11. > How does one determine the Most Recent? Does it matter which marker it > is? > What if one person does a 36 marker and the other a 46 and off by one? > > Doing the test is one thing, interpreting them is another. I know the > labs > do the readings and Most Recent, but if you think (would say know) two > people are from the same great grandfather, but a marker is off by one and > the results say Most Recent is 6, then what do you reason from the > results? > > Thanks for any help. > > Regards, > > Steve > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions > at > http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4835 - Release Date: 02/27/12 > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4837 - Release Date: 02/28/12 > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions > at > http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html