Thursday 16 June 2016

Ancestry autosomal DNA transfers to FTDNA

This in from FamilyTreDNA

Ancestry Autosomal Transfer update:

As you may know, Ancestry has changed to a new chip for their testing, and has also recently changed the format of their autosomal raw data files. This new format is currently incompatible with our database, preventing holders of these new file types from transferring their autosomal data to us. We are working to adjust and make those files compatible with our system as soon as possible, and we have this placed at a high priority so that those Ancestry testers who have tested under their new chip may transfer to our database.

Please note that this issue only affects those who have recently tested with Ancestry- people who have tested with Ancestry prior to the recent change in their testing chip are still able to transfer.

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https://www.familytreedna.com/landing/atdna-landing.aspx refers.

All who have invested in autosomal DNA testing should also consider uploading to GEDMatch (free) to maximise your investment in genetic genealogy.
GEDMatch has many wonderful tools for analysing DNA and finding matches with those who tested at other companies.
Ancestry test takers in particular may find this cartoon instructive:


Anyone concerned about privacy may be reassured by reading this:
http://blog.kittycooper.com/2014/09/the-worry-about-dna-privacy-and-gedmatch/

Can't find a direct male line descendant for your surname of interest brickwall?
Try autosomal DNA testing and learn about all your ancestral lines along the way.

Upgrade sale/discounted bundles

Great time to explore your paternal lines.
Find a direct male line descendant for your surname of interest and grab these sale prices.

Also good to get an upgrade to at least Y-67 to see how your DNA37 matches hold up at the next level.


Dear Group Administrators:
The Father’s Day Sale is almost here!

As promised, we are offering discounts on upgrade pricing during our Father's Day Sale. Starting at midnight tonight and ending on Monday, June 20th at 11:59pm CDT, sale pricing for the discounted upgrades will be as follows:
Y12-Y25
$49
$40
Y12-Y37
$99
$79
Y25-Y37
$49
$40
Y37-Y67
$99
$79
Y37-Y111
$220
$188
Y67-Y111
$129
$109
HVR1-FMS
$159
$139
HVR2 (mtDNA Plus)-FMS
$139
$129

In addition to the discounted upgrade pricing above, we also have discounts on these select testing bundles:
 
Y37 + Family Finder
$268
$218
Y67 + Family Finder
$367
$288
Comprehensive Genome (FF+Y67+FMS)
$566
$449

Please note that while invoiced orders (Bill me later option) can be placed during the sale, we will only be able to honor the sale price for those orders if they order are paid by the end of the sale.

As always, thank you for your work with your projects and your support. We appreciate you! 
Sincerely,

The Family Tree DNA Team