Ancestry DNA search filters

[Nova67]

I have got a surname result that I am very interested in whilst using the search filters within my DNA matches.  The person has a private tree. Do you only get surname results to a DNA matches direct ancestors?
So far they have not written back.
I also typed the surname of what would be the spouse and that came up for the same person.  Birth location (which would apply to their children) ditto.

[Nova67]

I would also emphasise it is an uncommon surname.

[rsel]

Do you only get surname results to a DNA matches direct ancestors?

Hi, no the search returns any names found in the tree that the DNA result is attached to

So far they have not written back.

You will find this is one of the biggest problems on Ancestry, very few people seem to respond when you message them. One thing to try though, there have been reports that if you use the green 'send message' button from the DNA profile page people don't get notified that they have a message, Try using the brown button, on the users profile page instead

Richard

[Nova67]

Thanks. 
I heard back and the match was as expected. It was actually my Mum's first cousin who tested and I have access to her results.  Only she has matched to Person B.
Interesting about the buttons.

[Seaton Smithy]

One thing to try though, there have been reports that if you use the green 'send message' button from the DNA profile page people don't get notified that they have a message, Try using the brown button, on the users profile page instead

That particular issue was resolved in early March 2017.

[Nova67]

I am still sure it is only the direct ancestors surnames that come up. Helps with shared matches to private trees or those with minimal trees. It is working for me anyway.