Originally Posted by
quiltingshorttimer
AnnieDeb--a question--since there's research that many Irish share DNA with Iberian Penisula DNA does Ancestry specify that or give any information on it?
My husband wants this for his birthday and I'll get it for him. I've not had an interest cause I have very complete genealogy records on both sides going back many generations to Europe. There are a few gaps, but wondered if the DNA tests fill that in enough to make it worthwhile?
Yes, Ancestry gives you pretty detailed information regarding the connections to other countries. In my case, it was the French connection, followed by the English and Irish. The maps are great, and they give you a lot of historical information as well. Since I belong to Ancestry, it also connects you to people you share DNA with. I've gotten verified information from their trees, allowing me to fill in some gaps. I have done extensive research on both sides of my family and have over 1,000 people in my tree so far. I've collected dozens of documents, and records. I've done this for several years, and it is an incredible, fascinating journey. I felt it was well worth the money. My English roots are documented back to the 1600's, but the Irish side is very thin, due to ancestors named John and Mary and very common Irish surnames! Just found out that my grandfathers first cousin was married to a very famous song-writer who wrote a very famous "Irish" song! We're waiting on DH's results now!