Family Tree DNA - Updated Transfers from other companies!

It is always wise to play in more than one gene pool, and Family Tree DNA is making it easier for you to do that by allowing more transfers from other companies.  YEAH!!!!

Customers can now transfer their results from their 23andMe V4 chip and from their AncestryDNA
V2 files in addition to the 23andMe V3 and AncestryDNA V2 files to Family Tree DNA!!!!

In the coming weeks, those who tested at MyHeritage and Genographic will be also able to transfer.

Family Tree DNA still does not accept 23andMe results prior to November 2010.

Those transferring with the 23andMe V3 and AncestryDNA V1 results will receive a full list of matches and the ability to use the Matrix feature at FTDNA FOR FREE.  For only $19, the customer can unlock the Chromosome Browser, myOrgins, and ancient Origins.  (Frankly, all this is definitely worth the $19!!!)

23andMe V4 and AncestryDNA V2 results receive all but the most speculative matches (6th to remote cousins) for free.  If the customer wishes the speculative matches, they will have to submit a sample to FTDNA and have the Family Finder run at the reduce price of $59 (reg. $79).

Matches for transfers would take from one to 24 hours to appear, depending upon the volume of tests waiting to be converted.

More wonderful news....

myOrigins will be updated in the coming weeks.  Until then transfers will include only broad populations.

All previously transferred files that have not been unlocked will receive their matches and have access to the Matrix feature for free as long as the release form is signed.  This can be signed online from your personal webpages.  AND...these kits will also be able to unlock the other Family Finder features for $19.  IF the transfer was on a kit with another product where the release form has already been signed, then the matches will appear with not additional action necessary.

The Autosomal Transfer webpage now includes a new image and a FAQ section at the bottom of the page.

If a person tried to transfer the same autosomal file a second time, there will be a message with the kit number of the original kit.

See the Learning Center (bottom of an FTDNA page) and put Autosomal Transfer into the search box to see the most current information.


Know that if you transfer results to FTDNA and you wish to purchase an additional test (Y-DNA or mitochondrial DNA), you will need to order a kit, but be sure to use the same kit number you are given at your autosomal transfer.  One person; one kit number ALWAYS!

Hope you transfer...you may be my cousin!

Best wishes,
Emily

2017 SCGS Jamboree Webinars

Although the bi-monthly Jamboree Webinars have already begun (started in January), there are plenty more to come!

These presentations are free when first aired and for SCGS members the 100 sessions are available at any time free.  Register at : http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html
Details can be seen at the Jamboree Webinar website.

For a small taste of those coming soon:

Wednesday, February 15   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST

Hot DAM! Seven Simple Steps to Manage Digital Image Files  

Presented by Denise Levenick, MA

Saturday, March 4   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST

Family Browse: Finding Unindexed Records on FamilySearch 

Presented by Mary Kircher Roddy

Wednesday, March 15  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PDT

Get Excited About your Pre-1870 African-American Research

Presented by Diane L. Richards

**Special Webinar rescheduled from 2016**

Wednesday, March 22  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PDT

What's In a Name? Every Surname Tells a Story

Presented by Tessa Keough

AND...does anyone look familiar in that poster?  LOL

Enjoy!

Emily

Southern California Genealogical Society's Jamboree 2017

Jamboree 2017 – Registration is Open

This year from June 8^th to the 11^th at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel (Burbank, California), Jamboree is again gathering wonderful speakers and classes.  Jamboree reaches many levels of genealogists and genetic genealogists from the beginners to the advanced. I am again privileged to present classes and a workshop (also a Webinar in early August) for DNA Day on Thursday and a free workshop on Friday.  Of course, this is along with other wonderful DNA speakers.  For the remaining days of Jamboree many well-respected genealogist will give presentations on a wide variety of subjects.

This year’s theme for the “DNA Day is Diving into DNA” which is in its fifth year as an addition to the Jamboree’s genealogical presentations and covers topics for all levels of knowledge from many of the field’s leading instructors.  Several DNA authors will be available to meet and will be selling their books. This event requires a separate fee from the genealogical portion of the event, but as using DNA is the most accurate tool for your genealogy, it is important to understand how it can help you.

I'll be speaking on: 

Thursday 10-11 a.m. - TH010 - How to Convince Relatives and Strangers to DNA Test and Why

Thursday 2-3 p.m. TH018 - ABCs of DNA

Thursday 5-6 p.m. for TH028 Meet the Authors

Friday 8:30 to noon - workshop FR-A I've Tested, but What Now?

Saturday, August 5 at 10:00 am PDT, I will give a FREE webinar entitled:  Using atDNA to Verify and Expand Genealogy.  tinyrul.com/2017-SCGS-Webinars

For the genealogy portion of the event is “Hunting Your Heritage” which includes presentations on the British Isles, Ireland, Armenia and the Caucasus as well as African American Research. In total, Jamboree has 80+ speakers, 155+ class sessions and 15 workshops along with one-on-one research assistance, research tours, banquet and breakfast speakers, and an exhibit hall with vendors and societies.  The Exhibit has is free all weekend. Something for everyone!

Join us!  Register now!

Emily

RootsTech, Feb 8-11 Salt Lake City

RootsTech is just around the corner, and many of you may be going!

I will be speaking this year on writing your childhood memories and family stories as well as on the basics of using DNA for your genealogy.

For those planning to come, here is my schedule.  Stop by and say hello!

My events:

Feb 9, Thursday, 12:00 - MyHeritage Lunch at 355B

Feb 10, Friday, 1:00-1:30 - The DNA Q&A at MyHeritage booth, RT17

Feb 10, Friday, 4:30-5:30 p.m., (GS9546) Writing Your Childhood Memories and Family Stories, Room 155D

Feb 10, Friday night - The After-Party at the Marriott City Creek Grand Ballroom

Feb 11, Saturday, 3:00-4:00 p.m., (RT9542) Supercharge Your Research with DNA, Room 150

I will have a few copies of my book with me, but I must sell them outside of the conference.  Please designate which book is of interest:
     "Memoing" Your Memories:  A Simple Technique for Writing Your Family Stories
     Genetic Genealogy:  The Basics and Beyond

You can email me to bring one for you, also.  This way I'm selling it here and just delivering it to you.  My email:  aulicino (at sign) hevanet (dot) com

AND...MOST IMPORTANTLY, youo can download the schedule and all the handouts for free by adding the RootsTech 2017 app to your smart phone.  (Just scroll to the bottom for the app or find it at the App Store on your phone.

Hope to see you there!
Enjoy,
Emily

 Family Tree DNA’s Holiday Sale is HERE!

Not only will testers get weekly coupon savings, common to the two previous years, but this year you can send those coupons to friends and family.

The Family Finder test is an autosomal test that provides matches with relatives within at least 5 generations of your pedigree chart (some times more if your line is endogamous) and with this you get your ethnic percentages.

The test is regularly $79, but on sale for the Holiday Season for $59

The Y-chromosome 37 markers test is bundled with the Family Finder test.  The Y-37 tests 37 markers on the Y-chromosome (all-male line) and only males can take this bundled test.

The regular price is $248, but on sale for $188

Male-specific bundle with all the bells and whistles! Family Finder plus our 67 marker Y-DNA test.  The regular price is $347, now on sale for $278.

The mtFull Sequence tests then entire mitochondria and can be take by both males and females to get matches on their all-female line (mother’s mother’s mother’s, etc)

The test is regularly $278, but on sale for $228.

More individual Y-chromosome tests on sale:

Y-37 was $169                        Now $139

Y-67 was $268                        Now $229

Y-111 was $359                      Now $319

More mitochondrial tests

HVR1+HVR2 (not on sale) $79

mtFull Sequence (entire mtDNA) was $179              now $79

Comprehensive Genome Test which includes:

Family Finder, plus a male specific Y-chromosome test and a Full Mitochondrial Sequence

The most comprehensive and highest resolution mtDNA test. Results identify the ethnic and geographic origin of the maternal and paternal lines.

Was $546                    now $457

Do test...I want to see if we are cousins!!!

Enjoy,\

Emily

New Genetic Genealogy Books

There have been several books written on genetic genealogy since 2014, and the most current is Blaine Bettinger’s Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy published by Family Tree Books, Cincinnati, Ohio.  He is also the co-author with Debbie Parker Wayne of Genetic Genealogy in Practice, published by the National Genealogical Society, Arlington, Virginia. 

Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy covers the basics of genetic genealogy, misconceptions, ethics, the four major tests, third-party tolls for autosomal DNA, ethnicity, analyzing complex issues using DNA, help for adoptees along with the future of genetic genealogy and a glossary.  The appendices include a comparison guide, research forms and various resources such as books, blogs, forums and mailing lists. The context is easily understood, and the added color which can add greatly to the cost of any book is most appealing to the eye. This book is a must for your library.

Genetic Genealogy in Practice is the first known workbook for genetic genealogists.  This is an exciting new concept for this field and should be quite helpful.  Each chapter presents a topic and ends with exercise questions to help you check your understanding of the material.  The book covers basic genetics, genetic genealogy standards and ethics, applications for all four of the major tests and how to use DNA testing for a family study and to integrate DNA evidence in a written conclusion.  Of course the answers to the exercises are in the appendix along with a glossary, reading list and various charts.

I recommend reading a variety of books on genetic genealogy as each author delivers the information in a slightly different way, and in doing so, you may find the method that helps you learn best.

Enjoy!

Emily D. Aulicino

Family Tree DNA's Sizzling HOT Summer Sale!!!

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Along with the summer heat in Houston, the home office of Family Tree DNA, the Sizzlin’ Summer Sale starting, and it is HOT, HOT, HOT.

The focus is on bundles that include

·       ..........Family Finder: Y37 + Family Finder

·       ..........Y67 + Family Finder

·       ..........FMS + Family Finder

·      ..........Comprehensive Genome (FF+Y67+FMS).

But wait - there’s more!

The Family Finder (an autosomal test) is ridiculously low!

$69 US DOLLARS!

AND, also…Bennett Greenspan, founder and President of FTDNA is not giving us an end date for this sale. It could last a few days or a few weeks - we don’t know and he’s not telling!

So take advantage of these great prices while they’re hot, Hot HOT!

Product                                                       Retail Price     Sale Price     Group Price

Family Finder                                                    $99               $69               $69

Y37 + Family Finder                                       $268             $228             $218

Y67 + Family Finder                                       $367             $327             $317

Comprehensive Genome (FF+Y67+FMS)    $566             $499             $489

FMS + Family Finder                                      $298             $258             $258

**Please note - these bundles must remain bundles. If you buy at the sale price for future use, the entire bundle must be used on one tester. Canceling tests from the bundle will cause tests to revert to regular price. **

SO...jump into the gene pool for this Sizzlin' Summer Sale!

 Enjoy...see you on my matches page!

Emily