Tag Archives: FTDNA

Big Y-700 Final Update – June 19, 2020

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

As I mentioned yesterday – Update on Big Y FamilyTree DNA – June 18, 2020, I wasn’t expecting a fast resolution to my Big Y-700 update. When I checked this morning the Order History, it showed completed June 18, 2020. … Continue reading →

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Update on Big Y FamilyTree DNA – June 18, 2020

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

This is getting more curious as time drags on. I mentioned a new test showing a few days ago – FamilyTree DNA Results Update – June 15, 2020. I am checking daily as I am bored and noticed yet a … Continue reading →

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BIG Y Results, Whereforth Art Thou?

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Wichita Genealogist

For those who don’t know me, I believe poor customer service is unnecessary and it usually happens because people are willing to tolerate it. Amazing how fast a company improves its customer service when enough people make it clear they … Continue reading →

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AncestryByDNA Teams Up with FindMyPast

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Wichita Genealogist

I came across this article about AncestryByDNA teaming up with FindMyPast. This is NOT AncestryDNA, but AncestryByDNA, a different company. The Paternal test shown on their website only has 16 STRs. Their Maternal test says it tests all three HVR … Continue reading →

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BIG Y, The Journey Continues, Part 3

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Wichita Genealogist

Update on results. Between Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon, my kit moved out of the Quality Control stage. It appears to have passed that check point and is slowly making it way through the next round of testing. Add text … Continue reading →

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DNA Update – $1K Genome Coming

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Wichita Genealogist

Debbie of http://cruwys.blogspot.com mentioned this article about $1,000 genome sequencing http://nextgenseek.com/2014/01/illumina-s-hiseq-x-ten-and-nextseq-press-release and someone else mentioned a similar article http://nextgenseek.com/2014/01/illumina-announces-new-sequencers-hiseqx-nextseq-500-at-jpm-2014 No word on when it will become commercially available for testing or which companies will use it. Current pricing for a full genome test runs around … Continue reading →

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BIG Y, The Journey Continues, Part 2

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Wichita Genealogist

An update to my BIG Y journey. It started with this blog post BIG Y. I logged into FTDNA today and checked Pending Results. I was not expecting anything new, but do have a bit of OCD so I check Pending … Continue reading →

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BIG Y – The Journey Begins, Part 1

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Wichita Genealogist

Several weeks ago I upgraded my Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) test and added the BIG Y. It is the newest Y-DNA test available. The results won’t be posted until late February. I haven’t seen numbers on how many people ordered … Continue reading →

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BIG Y – The Journey Begins, Part 1

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Wichita Genealogist

Several weeks ago I upgraded my Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) test and added the BIG Y. It is the newest Y-DNA test available. The results won’t be posted until late February. I haven’t seen numbers on how many people ordered … Continue reading →

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Family Tree DNA Weekly Update 10 December 2013

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Wichita Genealogist

As mentioned here, http://forums.familytreedna.com/showthread.php?t=33969 Two changes: 1) ability to clear map locations for most distant known maternal or paternal ancestors; 2)  Matrix tool (see below). Matches Maps Locations Clear Button Some users… View Post

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