We adopted a puppy last Halloween. She's could pass for purebred Black lab, but we're told there's Rottweiler and Great Dane in the mix, as well. With the size of her paws, I believe it! I'd love to get her DNA'd :-)
Thank you for the tip about Victoria's blog! I'm writing crime fiction, and love to read it, so this is a perfect complement to my obsession!! <3 <3 Julie
My friend did for her dog, as you did yours. If I had my DNA done I expect I'd get the result of a high percentage of supermutt. My sister is an excellent genealogist though and has traced both sides of our family back many, many (+many more manys) generations. This was fun. Thanks for another fine mailing.
I had my DNA tested through Ancestry. I decided to do it mainly out of curiosity about relatives on my dad's side of the family. The test confirmed for certain the identiy of my paternal grandfather. My ethnicity is pretty much as expected. I'm glad I had it done!
My daughter bought me the 23andme DNA test several years ago for Christmas. It wasn't nearly as specific as yours as you put in the newsletter. I'm 41% Irish, 49% Great Britain (Scottish and English), 3% European Jewish. What was expected was some Native American, but it didn't show on this test. My grandfather's grandmother was Native American supposedly. If so, it didn't show up. She said she was, the family believed it, I don't know why the test didn't show.
My wife Susan and I had a DNA test when Ancestry dropped the price to £68 each three years ago and mine confirmed what family gossip told me. I was half Irish (58%), southern English (42%). There have been small changes since as Ancestry collect more data, but that’s how I think of myself. My mother was unmarried when I was born and told me nothing about my father and I didn’t ask because I didn’t trust her to tell me the truth. Three months after the DNA test, Ancestry posted a link to ‘a second cousin’, who turned out to be the grand-daughter of my paternal half-brother nine years older than me. This is how I found my father, long dead of course. I was 75 when the test was done. From here on it’s another tale to be told elsewhere, save to say we share a birth name, both have wives called Susan and an eldest grand-daughter named Laura. So to answer your question: ‘to DNA’ worked for me. Susan’s unknown close relative still eludes her. Robert.
I had mine done for the same reason. My dad was also born out of wedlock and although it was whispered about, my grandmother would never confirm it. My DNA test confirmed the gossip was correct.
I am what I thought I was; half Eastern European and half British/Scottish. My mother’s parents were both pure Czech and my Dad’s were British/Scottish. No surprises. My brother was the exact same.
We just returned from a week in San Diego and Coronado. So lovely there. We go each spring (my husband attends and speaks at the Drug Discovery Conference) We stayed on the Bayside and it was so nice seeing the sea. I miss it. Living in the mountains is not my favorite. Today, it is snowing.
Thanks for the great links. Always a pleasure reading your blog.
You came when our city was at its best. We've had a great few weeks of spring. Sorry about the snow. My folks in NH have been dealing with it too. It just gets old doesn't it?
Interesting that your brother's was the same. When I researched it, I learned that this is not common; most siblings have different profiles.
Very interesting. I’ve often toyed with the idea of getting a DNA test just out of curiosity. There is something intrinsically humbling and liberating about tracing ones roots and cultural connections. Perhaps it will yield a story to tell my kids some day.
Humbling and liberating. Yes I found myself thinking about how, if we all traced back far enough, we'd all be connected. Each of us is can individual formed by tiny variations on the same theme .
This is a timely article. I’m doing research on dna testing and finding biological links for a short story thriller that I’m writing. Do identical twins always have the same matches? I have twin sons, and have twin sisters in the story that I’m writing.
This seems like one if the best reasons to do it. I hope you all find each other someday and at the right time for all of you. Once you've put your DNA out there anything an happen at anytime.
We adopted a puppy last Halloween. She's could pass for purebred Black lab, but we're told there's Rottweiler and Great Dane in the mix, as well. With the size of her paws, I believe it! I'd love to get her DNA'd :-)
Thank you for the tip about Victoria's blog! I'm writing crime fiction, and love to read it, so this is a perfect complement to my obsession!! <3 <3 Julie
My friend did for her dog, as you did yours. If I had my DNA done I expect I'd get the result of a high percentage of supermutt. My sister is an excellent genealogist though and has traced both sides of our family back many, many (+many more manys) generations. This was fun. Thanks for another fine mailing.
I had my DNA tested through Ancestry. I decided to do it mainly out of curiosity about relatives on my dad's side of the family. The test confirmed for certain the identiy of my paternal grandfather. My ethnicity is pretty much as expected. I'm glad I had it done!
My daughter bought me the 23andme DNA test several years ago for Christmas. It wasn't nearly as specific as yours as you put in the newsletter. I'm 41% Irish, 49% Great Britain (Scottish and English), 3% European Jewish. What was expected was some Native American, but it didn't show on this test. My grandfather's grandmother was Native American supposedly. If so, it didn't show up. She said she was, the family believed it, I don't know why the test didn't show.
My wife Susan and I had a DNA test when Ancestry dropped the price to £68 each three years ago and mine confirmed what family gossip told me. I was half Irish (58%), southern English (42%). There have been small changes since as Ancestry collect more data, but that’s how I think of myself. My mother was unmarried when I was born and told me nothing about my father and I didn’t ask because I didn’t trust her to tell me the truth. Three months after the DNA test, Ancestry posted a link to ‘a second cousin’, who turned out to be the grand-daughter of my paternal half-brother nine years older than me. This is how I found my father, long dead of course. I was 75 when the test was done. From here on it’s another tale to be told elsewhere, save to say we share a birth name, both have wives called Susan and an eldest grand-daughter named Laura. So to answer your question: ‘to DNA’ worked for me. Susan’s unknown close relative still eludes her. Robert.
I had mine done for the same reason. My dad was also born out of wedlock and although it was whispered about, my grandmother would never confirm it. My DNA test confirmed the gossip was correct.
I am what I thought I was; half Eastern European and half British/Scottish. My mother’s parents were both pure Czech and my Dad’s were British/Scottish. No surprises. My brother was the exact same.
We just returned from a week in San Diego and Coronado. So lovely there. We go each spring (my husband attends and speaks at the Drug Discovery Conference) We stayed on the Bayside and it was so nice seeing the sea. I miss it. Living in the mountains is not my favorite. Today, it is snowing.
Thanks for the great links. Always a pleasure reading your blog.
You came when our city was at its best. We've had a great few weeks of spring. Sorry about the snow. My folks in NH have been dealing with it too. It just gets old doesn't it?
Interesting that your brother's was the same. When I researched it, I learned that this is not common; most siblings have different profiles.
I was surprised but not surprised we were the same.
I love Coronado. I could totally live there. Are you near there?
Just across the bay, over the hill - on the ocean side.
Very interesting. I’ve often toyed with the idea of getting a DNA test just out of curiosity. There is something intrinsically humbling and liberating about tracing ones roots and cultural connections. Perhaps it will yield a story to tell my kids some day.
Humbling and liberating. Yes I found myself thinking about how, if we all traced back far enough, we'd all be connected. Each of us is can individual formed by tiny variations on the same theme .
This is a timely article. I’m doing research on dna testing and finding biological links for a short story thriller that I’m writing. Do identical twins always have the same matches? I have twin sons, and have twin sisters in the story that I’m writing.
Excellent question! I know that siblings generally are not identical but identical twins may be a whole different story. Happy researching!
I took a DNA test hoping to track down some siblings on my bio father's side. So far it has not happened. I've kind of shoved the idea aside now.
This seems like one if the best reasons to do it. I hope you all find each other someday and at the right time for all of you. Once you've put your DNA out there anything an happen at anytime.
I get the idea they would prefer not to be found and not have to be reminded of their father's infidelity.
The crazy thing is that even if they don't know who I am, their kids have almost certainly seen me on screen in music videos.
This is great, Joi! Welcome!