FAQ
1. Does it cost to join this group?
a. If you tested with , there is to join this research group.
b. If you tested with , or , MyHeritage, you can transfer your raw data for FREE and join this group.
c. If you want to help in this research and have not tested, then please contact the Project Administrator with your Family History.
2. I am on Ancestry, why can’t you just look there?
a. Ancestry is a great tool, but matches from Family Tree DNA, does not show up on Ancestry results unless the tester has paid testing from the both companies.
b. Ancestry test only one kind of DNA, which is Autosomal DNA. FamilyTreeDNA can test your Autosomal, Ydna,and Mtdna therefore providing three avenues to prove or disprove a DNA connection.
3. I am not related to this family surname,why did I receive an invitation email to join this group?
a. Invitations are sent out by the because you have matched at least two confirmed Barfoot/Barefoot testers. By joining the group, the Project Administrators can possible determine who the common ancestor is and possible confirm or deny if your DNA match is from a Barfoot/Barefoot Descendant.
b. You match one of the testers in the group at a high rate, and we are trying to solve the age-old question of how are we related.
4. What happens after I transfer my data or join your group?
a. If you transfer your DNA data, the first thing that will happen for you, is that you will receive additional matches for free that will help you in researching your own family.
b. For the research project, it will allow the access to see your matches. By analyzing your results, and being able to compare your results with others in the group, the may be able to find the common ancestors that ties you to the other people in the Research group.
For Example:
Author Barfoot matches John Doe A
John Doe B
John Doe C
Julie Barfoot
Unk Barfoot matches John Doe A
John Doe B
Julie Barfoot matches Author Barfoot
John Doe B
Only the would see that all three testers match John Doe B. Even though Unk Barfoot does not show up matching Author or Julie,they still have a common ancestor with John Doe B, which makes Author, Unk , and Julie connected.
c. When a connection is made, confirmations are sent out via email and Familytreedna.com.
5. I see that I am related to a member of the group, but he/she does not show up in my matches, how can I contact them?
a. As a member of the group, you have access to the members email address.
b. Place a message on the message board.
c. Contact the admin and they will try to contact the member for you.
6. Why is there a donate button?
a. The donate button is there for anyone to donate money for future testing.
b. There are times when the Project Administrators find someone through traditional genealogy that is unable to afford DNA testing.
c. Funding can be designated for a specific line.
d. Funding is handled through FamilytreeDNA.com account, and is for testing only. The Project Administrators do not have access to the funding other than to pay for test ordered. See below for additional info on Donating.
About the Barfoot/Barefoot General Fund
The money available in the General Fund is provided by those would like to help further the DNA research within this project.
If you would like to Donate, you can do so by:
b. For the research project, it will allow the access to see your matches. By analyzing your results, and being able to compare your results with others in the group, the may be able to find the common ancestors that ties you to the other people in the Research group.
For Example:
Author Barfoot matches John Doe A
John Doe B
John Doe C
Julie Barfoot
Unk Barfoot matches John Doe A
John Doe B
Julie Barfoot matches Author Barfoot
John Doe B
Only the would see that all three testers match John Doe B. Even though Unk Barfoot does not show up matching Author or Julie,they still have a common ancestor with John Doe B, which makes Author, Unk , and Julie connected.
c. Contact the admin and they will try to contact the member for you.
b. There are times when the Project Administrators find someone through traditional genealogy that is unable to afford DNA testing.
c. Funding can be designated for a specific line.
d. Funding is handled through FamilytreeDNA.com account, and is for testing only. The Project Administrators do not have access to the funding other than to pay for test ordered. See below for additional info on Donating.
1. Electronic payment through a credit card or Pay Pal
see below for additional information regarding electronic donations.
2. Sending a check via the postal service of your choice.
see below to additional information regarding mailing your donation.
The project administrators prefer donations via electronic submission through this website.
All money donated to this project through this website is held by FTDNA for use in the project.
Donor Information:
· You do NOT have to designate a specific testing interest when you donate
· Donors may contribute to the project's general fund to assist with the cost of future testing.
· Donors may designate which a specific ancestor line the donation is to assist
· Donor information is not displayed for public view at this time.
Electronic Donations:
When you click on the donation button, on the Barfoot/Barefoot page, it will take you to the Group General Fund Contribution page. There are instructions for donations. If you scroll down, you will see an area to start entering your information. If the Barfoot/Barefoot group is not the highlighted choice:
1. Enter the letter B then select the group name Barfoot/Barefoot
2. Enter donation amount
3. Choose a donation type
4. Enter a Donor Name. (Do not enter your name if you want to be anonymous)
5. Although no note is necessary, do specify if you want your donation to be used in a specific way.
6. Click on the “PayPal” button, then follow the instructions.
Mail in Donations
If you are concerned about security issues and would like to send us your payment by mail, you can print this page, fill out the form below, and mail it along with your payment to:
Family Tree DNA - Gene By Gene, Ltd.
World Headquarters
1445 North Loop West, Suite 820 Houston, Texas 77008, USA
Phone: (713) 868-1438
As soon as we receive it we will send you a confirmation email and allocate to the surname project of your choice, and the Group Administrator of the project will see it in his Group Administrator's Page.