Concerning the possibility that Melody is not a Clinard, I posed the question of using Autosomal DNA to the experts at Family Tree, Inc. I asked the question that is at the bottom of this e-mail string: If Derek and I compare our Autosomal DNA, what can be proven? I’m reading their answer to say if Derek and I match, then Melody is a Clinard; if no match, then Melody is not a Clinard.
I don’t have any idea if this is important to anybody. It’s just a possibility at this time.
JohnSent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 11:42 PM
To: treebyjohn@charter.net
Subject: Re: FF: Problem - prooving 1st cousin once removed (Autosomal DNA) (ID:1094142)
Thank you for your email. The Family Finder test is designed to find relatives on any of your ancestral lines within the last 5 generations. Family Finder uses autosomal DNA, which is the mixture of DNA you received from both parents (50% from your mother and 50% from your father). Because autosomal DNA is a mixture of your mother's and father's DNA, it is unique to each person.
Family Finder works by comparing your autosomal DNA to our database and finding other people who have "blocks" of DNA in common with you. Sharing large blocks of DNA with someone else means that you are related in a recent period of time; smaller shared blocks of DNA indicate a more distant relationship. The people that share these DNA blocks with you are called your matches, and you will receive a prediction of your relationship to each of your matches (i.e. 3rd, 4th, 5th cousins, etc.) based on the size of those shared DNA blocks. Per your inquiry, it will be able to establish if you share DNA to be a close relation. With 1st cousin once removed you many come back as a 1st cousin match or maybe a 2nd or 3rd depending on how much DNA you do share. We will provide you with names, email address, and the genealogical records your matches have shared with you. You will be able to communicate with them freely to find your common ancestors. This test cannot distinguish between matches from your mother's side versus your father's side. Once you both have results you can see if you appear on each other's match lists; you can also call us to confirm.
Family Finder also has a component called Population Finder. This component gives you a breakdown of your ethnic makeup by percent. Population Finder compares your DNA to populations around the world that have been tested through scientific research. In our database, this currently includes 62 distinct populations representing 7 continental groups around the world. Based on this comparison, we predict what population(s) your DNA most closely resembles. Please note, any particular ethnicity will need to be 3% or greater to be detected in your DNA.
The most important thing to remember is that receiving your results from Family Tree DNA is just the beginning. As this is relatively new field of science, changes to your results are anticipated as our information and technology improves. As our database increases, you will receive e-mail notifications about new genetic matches. As the tools used to analyze your results are refined, you will have access to this new analysis. These updates and advancements will be available to you over time at no additional charge.
Your Results Will Include:
-Matches: Genetic cousins who share a common ancestor within approximately the last 5 generations. You will have full access to your matches’ e-mail addresses and any genealogical information they have provided. You can begin networking and exchanging information freely as soon as your results arrive!* This feature is optional.
-Predicted Relationship Ranges
-Chromosome Browser: A visual representation of where you and your matches share segments of DNA.
-Population Finder: Your ethnic percentages, predicted based on a comparison of your results against 62 distinct populations representing 7 continental groups around the world.
To find out more about the exciting field of genetic genealogy and how it can help you, we encourage you to attend a Relative Roots Webinar! Click here to register today: http://relativeroots.net/webinars/
Please let me know if you have any questions or if there's anything else I can do for you.
Thanks again,
Kathleen Bryant
Family Tree DNA
www.familytreedna.com
"We put the gene in genealogy!"
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