Ancestry.com
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An experience that I found worth the price
Easy to submit sample, quick results. The regional history seems to coincide with the ancestry research I have already done. The Ancestry genetics algorithm indicates my parents genetic contributions are reversed to what I know and have confirmed through secondary and tertiary investigations. The results also indicate that family folklore is incorrect, and that there is no Native American ancestry in the family line. I found the genetic traits information humorous. For me about half the information is incorrect (example: the information says that I’m blonde, possibly a redhead, but my hair was jet black until it went grey. Another example, the information stated that I am not flexible, but I am very flexible, at 70 I can place my palms flat on the floor while standing with my feet together and knees locked straight.) One thing that I found interesting was I was matched as being related to a person that I had never heard of. I reached out, and learned that I have another Cousin. Ancestry tells the consumer up front that there may be surprises in the ancestry, and to be prepared if the science shows unexpected results, a kind of “buyer beware” warning. Heed that warning if you cannot handle family surprises. All in all, the genetic information as to where past generations hail from is what I was primarily interested in, and it matches the research that I have done previously. There are a few family members back in the 1600s that come from some of the fringe areas on “Ancestry’s” maps. But, like I mentioned, those family members are many generations back, and they seem to fall within “Ancestry’s” margin of error. I now have some scientific evidence to support my research. Overall I am very pleased with the results, and would recommend the service to those researching their families heritage.