Test for My Mother

[GMPM]

Hi everyone. My mother had her DNA test done(Haplo J) via Nat. Genographic. I uploaded her results on mitosearch:

http://www.mitosearch.org/search_res...dard&uid=BVU3B

Can someone recommend a test that will give more detail about her distant ancestor (1,000 years+).


Also the same question for my father's results(Haplo H) posted on mitosearch:

http://www.mitosearch.org/search_res...dard&uid=UHYM9



I really appreciate the help.

[nolnacsj]

Hi everyone. My mother had her DNA test done(Haplo J) via Nat. Genographic. I uploaded her results on mitosearch:

http://www.mitosearch.org/search_res...dard&uid=BVU3B

Can someone recommend a test that will give more detail about her distant ancestor (1,000 years+).


Also the same question for my father's results(Haplo H) posted on mitosearch:

http://www.mitosearch.org/search_res...dard&uid=UHYM9



I really appreciate the help.

To get more detailed information about her mtDNA haplogroup (e.g. J subclades) and possible matches who share a closer common ancestor, she would need to do the mtDNA FGS (full genomic sequence or "Mega" test). However, the number of FGS matches will be few, and may still not have a most recent common ancestor closer than 16 generations ago. It will give you more information on her ancestral roots. I am also mtDNA Haplogroup J, and I have done the mtDNA HVR1, HVR2, an FGS test, so my haplogroup has been broken down to J1c2b.

Similar for your dad with Y-DNA. The higher marker tests (e.g., 37, 67, 111-marker) yield the most haplogroup info regarding subclades and paternal surname, at least I believe this is the case (I am female so I cannot do Y-DNA tests).

FTDNA recently had a sale on these tests which is now over, but I am sure there will be another one before too long.

Also, she should join the mtDNA Haplogroup J project. The Project Administrator there is extremely knowledgeable an can answer all your questions much better than I can.

Judy

[GMPM]

To get more detailed information about her mtDNA haplogroup (e.g. J subclades) and possible matches who share a closer common ancestor, she would need to do the mtDNA FGS (full genomic sequence or "Mega" test). However, the number of FGS matches will be few, and may still not have a most recent common ancestor closer than 16 generations ago. It will give you more information on her ancestral roots. I am also mtDNA Haplogroup J, and I have done the mtDNA HVR1, HVR2, an FGS test, so my haplogroup has been broken down to J1c2b.

Similar for your dad with Y-DNA. The higher marker tests (e.g., 37, 67, 111-marker) yield the most haplogroup info regarding subclades and paternal surname, at least I believe this is the case (I am female so I cannot do Y-DNA tests).

FTDNA recently had a sale on these tests which is now over, but I am sure there will be another one before too long.

Also, she should join the mtDNA Haplogroup J project. The Project Administrator there is extremely knowledgeable an can answer all your questions much better than I can.

Judy

Hi Judy. Thanks for the info. I will order that test for her. Do you know if FT sends a kit for this one or do they use the Nat Genographic data already on hand?
I'll look into the Haplo J project as well.

So the FGS looks at 1,600+ years for a common ancestor if any?

[Jim Barrett]

FTDNA does the tests for Nat. Geo. They have the sample and the results. All they have to do is set you up with a FTDNA accounts for each kit you "transfer" and add your results to the FTDNA database. No new kits are required for this.

If there is a problem with the sample and they can't do the additional test then they would send a new kit.

[nolnacsj]

Hi Judy. Thanks for the info. I will order that test for her. Do you know if FT sends a kit for this one or do they use the Nat Genographic data already on hand?
I'll look into the Haplo J project as well.

So the FGS looks at 1,600+ years for a common ancestor if any?

The mtDNA test looks at HVR1, HVR2 and the Coding Region, so that is all the mtDNA. Matches that come up under HVR1 only, and not HVR2 or FGS, will be people with a shared common ancestor that could have lived over 1000 years ago. If you are looking for someone who has a possible shared common ancestor within the past 16 generations, then those will be the people who come up as a FGS match. Those matches will be fewer in number and some people don't have any FGS matches. I only had one FGS match for two years until recently when I picked up two more. However if I understand it correctly, doing the complete FGS "Mega" test will also give the person the most detailed breakdown of their mtDNA haplogroup, which will help to track the migratory route of your direct maternal line ancestors.

If you are looking for more recent relative matches, then you should do the FTDNA Family Finder test. These matches will represent connections to both sides of the family tree (father and mother), though figuring out which one, is difficult unless both parties have very detailed family trees.

Join the mtDNA Haplogroup J Project. You will get good answers to these questions. I am just "punting"! I belong to that group also.

Judy
mtDNA Haplogroup J1c2b

[GMPM]

Thanks Judy. I think the whole Mega test is the way to go. Also good news that FTDNA has all the info necessary for this test.

Do you have a link for the J Haplo research group?