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DNA Circles Are going Away

Ancestry is replacing DNA Circles with ThruLines. DNA Circles will be removed in less than 2 weeks. I found out after watching Larry Jones's video yesterday.

Update: His video is no longer available to the public.




For some Ancestry users, DNA circles helped them break down brick walls that they have had for years. Personally, I have not ever had a DNA Circle since I have gotten my DNA results (Apr 2017), so I am not sure if the tool is useful.



 In Larry Jones's video, he explains that his DNA circles show 32 matches related through his common ancestor and he matches 2 of them. ThruLines shows descendants from his common ancestor all the way to him. He matches 13 for ThurLines and 2 for DNA Circles. 



 In the past, I heard that people have lost some of their DNA circles, and have never gotten them back. Maybe that's why Ancestry is removing them? Maybe some Ancestry customers have complained about the product, for example not updating their circles.



The tool seems to be beneficial to others. I would think it would be sad to see it go. Spread the word to other fellow genealogists. Comment on Larry's video, hopeful Ancestry will listen. 



What do you think? Do you think Ancestry should keep DNA Circles or remove them? What have been your experiences with DNA Circles?



(c) Copyright Lacie P. 2019


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