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accuracy of new DNA matches

Carolyn DeWolfe (Turner)

July 28, 2016 13:06

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I am seriously concerned about accuracy of  Geni DNA "matches".  Geni uses our test results from Family Finder, but Geni "matches" are not on the list of matches on Family Finder. The "path" between matches includes in-laws, not just blood kin!  

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  SUSAN WHITTEN October 21, 2016 20:44

  how can i have dna match to my 17th cousin? this is what i find when sent a list of autosomal dna cousins. i match my 17th cousin a total of 37.3 cMs. how is that possible?

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  John Dale Kessel October 21, 2016 21:18

  Susan, it is possible that you have a closer relationship to that person than is currently in the tree on Geni.  
  
  I see you have ancestors in the tree on Geni going back a number of generations....That is great!  This DNA match you mention only has 3 (of up to 16 possible) 2nd great-grandparents.  

  If you or she can add these to the tree on Geni you might find that you have additional relationships to her.

  Edited by John Dale Kessel October 21, 2016 21:24