« Reply #23 on: Sunday 09 October 16 08:40 BST (UK) »
I have sent off for the Autosomal Test from FTDNA at $US79-$AU124.
I assume when I get my kit I will be able to check whether I wish 37,67 or 111 markers? Or is that only for the YDNA test?
I am hoping more to see if there are any matches but also to engage with Name Studies on the FTDNA forums. Not overly fussed with the ethnic variations ( unless 1 specific one shows up!!). If so I will have to reconsider my family history. Which is the whole purpose of doing the test. It will either confirm or deny whether there was a NPE 2 generations ago. I wonder how this will change my view of family if it does. I have strongly identified myself with this name and its relative uniqueness.
I started genealogy as a puzzle to solve , like a jigsaw , putting all the pieces together so they fit. DNA testing is the next step in making sure I have the right pieces from the right boxes. If not now then in 30 years someone may be able to use mine to help them.
More news later. I cant wait.
Genealogy-Its a family thing
Paternal: Gibbins,McNamara, Jenkins, Schumann, Inwood, Sheehan, Quinlan, Tierney, Cole
Maternal: Munn, Simpson , Brighton, Clayfield, Westmacott, Corbell, Hatherell, Blacksell/Blackstone, Boothey , Muirhead
Son: Bull, Kneebone, Lehmann, Cronin, Fowler, Yates, Biglands, Rix, Carpenter, Pethick, Carrick, Male, London, Jacka, Tilbrook, Scott, Hampshire, Buckley
Brickwalls- Schumann, Simpson,Westmacott/Wennicot
Scott, Cronin
Gedmatch Kit : T812072