Re: ISBELL DNA PROJECT: Signup Procedure
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Re: ISBELL DNA PROJECT: Costs vs. Results
Melanie Lenz 3/07/08
The first thing to do, when considering the option to join the Isbell Family DNA Project, is to go the main website:
WWW.FAMILYTREEDNA.COM. On the main page look for the "Search Section" and type in the name Isbell. This will take you to the Isbell Family Project page. Here you will find an opening project report written by Rev. Sherman Isbell. On the upper left hand side of the page there is a "Request to Join this Group" option. Press this option and you will be taken to a "Group Join Login" section which allows you to purchase a testing kit in order to join the group. Once purchased, this will ultimately give you a kit number and password. Being tested for a maternal vs. paternal DNA will not make any difference in what's accurate or not. The question is where you fit into the Isbell Family tree, according to your DNA sequence; is it through your female or male lineage? You can take the basic mtDNA test or go for the more sophisticated tests. The only way to link up with the Isbell line through your MALE line is to get a male relative with the Isbell surname to take the test. I've taken the SUPER DNA option. This is ultimately the best for both direct male and female lines. I prepared for it by going back to my family tree data base, making sure it was up to date. I was able to trace my direct female linage back four generations to Maine. So I think I'm ready for the DNA results. Yes. MY option was expensive. But it was my choice. But you can start off small, then upgrade to higher levels as you wish. Also there are Isbell Family Project administrators who will be able to answer questions and help in this regard. You can find their email addresses in the opening Isbell Family Project page.
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Re: ISBELL DNA PROJECT: Signup Procedure