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From: "Colin Ferguson" <>
Subject: Re: [ABERDEEN] surnames and DNA testing
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:27:01 -0800


Hi Janet,
The mitchrondial mtDNA testing won't help you discover the father of
your mother because he didn't contribute to her mtDNA. If her mother
is the unknown, yes there is a very small chance it could help your
investigation. No matter your interest you can get your mtDNA and, if
male yDNA as well, tested at no cost through the reputable Sorenson
Molecular Genealogy Foundation http://www.smgf.org/

You won't get your results but your DNA and pedigree will end up in
the database in about a year's time. You can find your self by
recognizing your pedigree. Try searching their database (BY SURNAME so
you don't need to enter any numbers) just to see what's there:
http://www.smgf.org/ychromosome/search.jspx
http://www.smgf.org/mtdna/search.jspx
Cheers,
Colin

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