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Which test?

Posted by Nick Jackman on 26/4/2018, 9:52:37

I'm new to this and need some advice on which Y-DNA test to choose for the Devon project from the plethora that seem to be available. Family Tree, Family Finder, Ancestry, other? Y-37, Y-67, Y-111, other? Though my interest for Devon is patrilinear is there any value in looking for a test covering matrilinear as well? Then again, which test? With limited knowledge of the subject I need some help from the experts before committing to a test.

Re: Which test?

Posted by Kim Tomlinson on 23/6/2021, 9:00:35, in reply to "Which test?"

Hi Nick

Are you the same Nick Jackman I was corresponding with earlier this year?

Kim Tomlinson

Re: Which test?

Posted by Debbie Kennett on 26/4/2018, 15:26:43, in reply to "Which test?"

Nick

If you're main interest is in researching your patriline (the line which usually corresponds with the inheritance of surnames) then you would be best taking a Y-chromosome DNA test. The mtDNA test follows the matriline (the all-female line) but this test is not particularly useful for genealogy so it's not a good choice for beginners. The Family Finder test gives you matches with genetic cousins on all your family lines but is best used for finding connections in the last five or six generations. This test could potentially give you matches with both male and female Jackman descendants.

Re: Which test?

Posted by Nick Jackman on 21/5/2018, 15:29:27, in reply to "Re: Which test?"

Debbie, I'm really sorry not to have replied sooner and thanked you for that information. Completely slipped my mind. Some say forgetfulness is in my DNA. Wonder what else I shall find. Apologies again.

Re: Which test?

Posted by Debbie Kennett on 21/5/2018, 21:37:48, in reply to "Re: Which test?"

Not to worry Nick. Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help.

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