Thu 9/17/2020 11:50 AM
Hi John,
Can you give me some family names so I can search for the autosomal DNA?
Your son’s Y DNA is the same as yours, so there would be no reason for you to repeat the Y DNA test.
Have a great day, and thank you for your quick response.
Best Wishes
Judy
Thu 9/17/2020 7:02 PM
Judy,
I’m attaching a report that gives you information on all the Elcik’s, both living and deceased.
As for DNA testing, I remain confused. As you say, my son’s Y DNA is the same, so there would be no reason for me to repeat his test. Isn’t the same true for my daughter’s DNA? In case you missed that, I have both reports; I’m attaching copies of both.
My rationale for being interested in the Y DNA test is that it can test two specific individuals to determine the likelihood they are related. The John Elcik in New York shares more than my surname. Our grandparents both have ties to Lisbon Falls, Maine. Except for testing two individuals for family ties, I think I have done the rest. If New York John would also take the Y DNA test, it would be an incentive for me to do so.
Again, I am still trying to educate myself.
One other reason for taking a DNA test would be to help me identify relatives in Europe. Currently, I have a brick wall for anything before my Great-grandfather arrived from Europe in 1891. To date, I don’t have reliable information on whether any of the DNA testing firms have enough participation from individuals in Europe.
I think of you as my DNA expert. Am I missing something?
John, IV
Sun 9/27/2020 4:36 AM
Judy,
The Lake sounds wonderful as does the idea of a 5th wheeler.
I’ve teasingly told Pam that we should have a “Tiny” house. I have been following the “Tiny House” movement for years. Pam hasn’t warmed to the idea. I’m attaching two pictures of our garage which may have something to do with her reluctance. We even have a 10×20 ft off-site storage unit. Lol.
You have been wonderful in teaching me about DNA. Anything you decide to do with our family DNA information has my blessing.
John, IV
Sun 9/27/2020 12:09 AM
Hi John,
We just returned from the Lake. The Pine Flat Lake is 4 hours north. We have a space in the Sunnyslope Campground, that John built around a 5th wheeler. We have a 100-year-old wood stove that was my father’s in Connecticut. We brought it to CA in our camper. across the country back in the year 2000. We love it in the winter. Nice and cozy. The campground is in The foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It’s in the mountains but short of 500 feet so it doesn’t snow.
The A/C went dead so we bought a portable, roll about A/C which is plenty. We have is now, all set up for next summer. We also have a swamp cooler, so they both work well together.
I will get to the DNA sometime this week.
I haven’t forgotten about us.
All the Best
Judy Emoji
Mon 9/28/2020 2:05 PM
Hi John,
I plugged in a few names on both of my Autosomal DNA lists from FTDNA and most recent, Ancestry. I plugged in the search, some of the names on your list you gave me and NO one showed up.
The best for you to do is just send for the Ancestry kit for family DNA. Remember, I tried to order on the Ancestry.com site, but I could not get through because they were changing computer systems, so I ordered the kit from Amazon. This way we can really prove our family DNA. This would be really fun.
It is easy to do. They give you a small plastic spit carrier to spit into. Easy.
This would save many hours of searching with names.
Please reconsider,
Thank you
All the Best,
Judy
Mon 9/28/2020 4:00 PM
Judy,
I’m waiting for the pre-holiday discount. ? Lol.
I’m still unclear on how this differs from the tests done with J.P. and Michelle’s DNA. I’m willing to take it on faith that using a different company (Ancestry, rather than 23andMe) and a test we have in common may make a difference.
Stay tuned and be patient. I will do this for us a.s.a.p. As they say, “curiosity killed the cat and satisfaction brought it back.” But, only 9 times, right? Lol.
John, IV
Mon 9/28/2020 4:50 PM
Hi John,
Sure. No problem waiting but I think you’re cute waiting for the discount. You’re like my husband. Good for you.
Okay, the YDNA is separate. And if your daughter did the autosomal with 23 and me, then there is a system, maybe, for a transfer to Ancestry. Not sure.
Anyways, I want your autosomal DNA not mixed with your wife’s DNA.
Don’t concern yourself with your YDNA. You and your son have the same.
I’m just interested in YOUR family to see HOW we are connected.
So I am very lazy, on your side, I can wait as long as you promise to do it????
Trump 2020. YEAH.
JUDY
