I need help understanding DNA Testing for Ancestry!

[jettejjane]

DNA testing is just like Hollywood?

Never let the facts get in the way of a good story!

Just like the first rule of journalism too.

I have been guilty of this only once to my shame. A piece I wrote for West Sussex Gazette about the eclipse but no people were mentioned!!!

[Ruskie]

I think the trouble with  this is that many matches could be far earlier than any paper trail. So impossible to match with any certainty anyway.

I remain hopeful and interested, but not unrealistically so.  I think where DNA tests are most useful is when trying to prove paternity if a bit of "playing away from home" occurred at some time in the past. 

[jettejjane]

I think the trouble with  this is that many matches could be far earlier than any paper trail. So impossible to match with any certainty anyway.

I remain hopeful and interested, but not unrealistically so.  I think where DNA tests are most useful is when trying to prove paternity if a bit of "playing away from home" occurred at some time in the past. 

Yes, once again we think alike. I am interested but that is all. It is not for me. If others are happy with it good luck to them. Still awaiting a positive "yes it worked for me, I am related to ? With 100% proof!!" Hmmmmm, won't hold my breath

[JAGER]

Just have a look at the other threads on this subject, such has this one,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
 http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=719058.0

[coombs]

Some people may inherit traits from an ancestor many generations ago, the genes can be carried, some Eastern Europeans say they have slightly Oriental features and I have been told this. I would say that the Vikings may have bought back slaves from there and some people from Mongolia did get as far west as Poland and Germany so I read. DNA testing would help. If an Asian was born with blue eyes and they still had all other Asian features, then it could indicate European blood many generations back. You'd be surprised how many of us may have ancestors from a place far away from where we think they came from. Never underestimate how people travelled.

Sorry, I just don't believe any of that!

For years I have been accused of being Irish, Italian or Spanish. Even as late as yesterday when some oick called "Amigo" to me from a car window!

My (documented) family tree goes back as far as 1550's on both maternal and paternal lines.
Guess what?  English all the way!  No Welsh, Scottish, Irish, or any other nationality!

My mother was born in Wales - of English parents.
I have a 3G Grandfather born in Jersey - his parents from Devon, and in Jersey for just 5 years.

So judging by looks (or judging a book by it's cover) will tell you absolutely nothing! IMHO.


I have posted before of my views on DNA testing.
That upset a few people
But I remain a skeptic

What I am talking about though is way way back like many, many centuries, well before the 1500s. You wont be able to know without DNA but I know some Eastern Europeans with no known ancestors when have been tested and their ancient DNA says 7% East Asian. And I have just stating what I have heard from people who have had their DNA tested and read from studies. I am also a skeptic as well you know.

[lemur41]

Hi

I am reading everyone's replies with interest. I hope I can add something good & positive at a later date.
yesterday I received kit from FTdna, this morning i have returned it. I think someone  asked about .
costs, 11 days ago when I ordered and paid for it, exchange rate converted the $ US to £198.22p. This included $9 p & h charges.

2 kits Mitochondrial & Family Finder, and yes my husband says they "saw me coming". He has the same views as one or two of you

charge to return the kits today £11.20. This includes the compensation cover  upgrade charge of £2.50 .

One of my  reasons for going ahead with this, my cousin and I are the last 2 females on our maternal line to carry full Mitochondria.

A point which has been  touched on," the relative that you would have liked to be tested and now no longer with you."

lemur41

[weste]

Lemur41
I decided that sometimes you have to do these things! Obviously choosey what I do! I have n't decided yet re  mtdna as not sure that will help . If there are any problems with ftdna you can contact them via Facebook.

[lemur41]

Hi weste,

I am hoping the mtdna analysis will help us solve a slight mystery surrounding our x 2 Great Grandmother.
My cousin couldn't afford to go ahead with the tests, although she is very interested in the subject, I am just glad that technology gives me a chance of solving things

And if I don't receive any positive results or matches, then I will accept that, listen to my husband telling me I've wasted my money, and if this debate is still ongoing, let anybody interested know as well, and take the " I told you so "

[Ruskie]

FTDNA has regular sales, so it is worth keeping an eye open if anyone is thinking of testing. I am pretty sure my Familyfinder test was $99.