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Current Genealogy Practice. - Computer Tools & DNA Tests Updated 20 Nov, 2016 R.E. (Bob) Butler rebutler@storm.ca. Computer Tools for Genealogy. Genealogy Objectives On line Services & Sources PC Programs Recommendations . Genealogy Objectives - Pedigree (Ancestor) Chart.
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Current Genealogy Practice - Computer Tools & DNA Tests Updated 20 Nov, 2016 R.E. (Bob) Butler rebutler@storm.ca
Computer Tools for Genealogy • Genealogy Objectives • On line Services & Sources • PC Programs • Recommendations
Genealogy Objectives • Build Family Tree • Where did I come from? • Who are my cousins? • Legacy for your children. • Publish • Record your family’s accomplishments. • Help other researchers. • Contact Distant Relatives • Shared information • Travel Interest • Cost
On-Line Genealogy Serviceshttp://genealogy-search-review.toptenreviews.com/ Oct 2016http://www.exploringlifesmysteries.com/myheritage-vs-ancestry-vs-findmypast/
PC Genealogy Programs - Oct 2016http://www.toptenreviews.com/software/home/best-genealogy-software/
Recommended Computer Tools & Services. • Low Cost Starter – PC program, free Internet sources • Never on-line: Legacy • Some day on-line: Family Tree Maker or Roots Magic • Mid Cost Starter – Ancestry, no PC Program • Local Ancestry Subscription & Free Internet • Most Capable – Both PC & Ancestry - Synchronized • Family Tree Maker or Roots Magic & • Ancestry World Wide Subscription, & Free Internet. (Roots Magic only if synchronizing with Ancestry)
DNA Tests for Genealogy- now routine • DNA Basics • DNA Ancestor Chart • 3 Types of DNA Tests • Autosomal DNA Tests • Personal Experience
Sample Raw DNA Data960,000 rows of data = 0.31 % of genome # This data file generated by 23andMe at: Sat Jun 29 13:46:20 2013 # Each line corresponds to a single SNP. For each SNP, we provide its identifier # (an rsid or an internal id), its location on the reference human genome, and the # genotype call oriented with respect to the plus strand on the human reference sequence. # # rsid chromosome position genotype rs4477212 1 82154 AA rs3094315 1 752566 AG rs3131972 1 752721 AG Rs12124819 1 776546 AG Rs11240777 1 798959 AG rs6681049 1 800007 CC rs4970383 1 838555 AC …. Total of 960,000 rows of data !
3 Types of DNA Tests • Y Chromosome Test • Men from fathers - Single Name Studies • Most extensive test - perfect match - kinship 5 generations or more • Mitochondrial DNA Test • Everyone from mothers - Maternal Groups • Most extensive test - perfect match – kinship 22 generations or more • Autosomal DNA Test – All chromosomes • Everyone from all ancestors - Kinship 1 to 5 generations • Possible to identify common ancestors in family tree
Autosomal DNA % Match vs Kinship
Autosomal DNA Testing Companies http://isogg.org/wiki/Autosomal_DNA_testing_comparison_chart Aug 2016 GEDmatch – can look for matches from all 3 MyHeritage – offering tests as of Nov, 2016/
Genetic Discrimination RiskProposed Canadian Federal Act S-201 • Genetic Non-Discrimination Act • Prohibits any person from requiring an individual to undergo a genetic test or disclose the results of a genetic test as a condition of providing goods or services to, or entering into a contract with, the individual. • Opposed by Insurance Companies • Insurers should know what clients know • Constitutional Problem • Health matters are provincial
DNA Testing Experience 1 • 23&Me • Good health reports • Lots of matches • Majority of matches anonymous or unresponsive. • After 3 years, identified 1 set of common ancestors • Not tested DNA data upload to MyHeritage • GEDmatch • First 50 matches: 33 from Ancestry, 9 from 23&Me, 8 Family Tree DNA • Direct emails, majority responsive • After 1 month, identified 3 sets of common ancestors
DNA Testing Experience 2 • Ancestry • Automatically compare family trees of matches • Hint system includes common ancestors • After 1 month, identified 11 sets of common ancestors after 4 months, 16 sets • Family Tree DNA • Uploaded raw DNA data from another test - fee to view matches. • Family Finder matches =Autosomal matches • Match assessment can include Autosomal, Y & mt DNA • Common Ancestor Identification: better than 23&Me, not as good as Ancestry
Presentation Summary • Genealogy Objectives • Public or Private, Internet or PC • On line Services & Sources • Full Service or Low Cost • PC Programs • Synchronized with On-Line Services • DNA Tests for Genealogy • Autosomal tests to search for common ancestors • Health (23&Me), Ancestor Hints (Ancestry), DNA Analysis (FT DNA) • New offering from MyHeritage under review.