I would like to know how many DNA samples there are on the Ancestry DNA database. Surely Ancestry must know (they must be able to do a breakdown/count the number of records on their database)!
My relatives/genealogical associates and I are considering Ancestry DNA as an option for doing some DNA tests for us. The tests aren't cheap and I would like to know how many samples are currently available on their database for our own DNA samples to be checked against.
I have sent Ancestry an email (below), what do you think, honest opinions please.
xxxxx
Dear Sir
My genealogical relatives, associates and I are very interested in taking Paternal and Maternal DNA tests. Please could you tell us how many Y-Chromosome samples and how many Mitochondrial samples you currently have on your database(s). It would be greatly appreciated if you would give us separate numbers for the UK, total European(including the UK) and total World-wide DNA samples you have for both Y-Chromosome and Mitochondria.
We look forward to your reply with anticipation.
Yours faithfully
xxxxx
Ancestry reply:
Dear John
We are currently well on our way to having 50,000 sample in 6 months. We are unable at this time to break it down, by test type and geographic location at this time.
DNA.Ancestry
xxxxx
Dear Sir
Thank you for your reply. We appreciate that you are aiming to have 50,000 samples in 6 months time. We are however surprised that you are unable to provide the breakdown requested.
Please would you confirm how many samples you currently have on your database.
We look forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully
xxxxx
Waiting for a reply now.
My relatives/genealogical associates and I are considering Ancestry DNA as an option for doing some DNA tests for us. The tests aren't cheap and I would like to know how many samples are currently available on their database for our own DNA samples to be checked against.
I have sent Ancestry an email (below), what do you think, honest opinions please.
xxxxx
Dear Sir
My genealogical relatives, associates and I are very interested in taking Paternal and Maternal DNA tests. Please could you tell us how many Y-Chromosome samples and how many Mitochondrial samples you currently have on your database(s). It would be greatly appreciated if you would give us separate numbers for the UK, total European(including the UK) and total World-wide DNA samples you have for both Y-Chromosome and Mitochondria.
We look forward to your reply with anticipation.
Yours faithfully
xxxxx
Ancestry reply:
Dear John
We are currently well on our way to having 50,000 sample in 6 months. We are unable at this time to break it down, by test type and geographic location at this time.
DNA.Ancestry
xxxxx
Dear Sir
Thank you for your reply. We appreciate that you are aiming to have 50,000 samples in 6 months time. We are however surprised that you are unable to provide the breakdown requested.
Please would you confirm how many samples you currently have on your database.
We look forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully
xxxxx
Waiting for a reply now.
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