Hi cousins! (8C1R and 7C2R, I think?) I've tested on AncestryDNA and 23andMe, and I've exported those results to GEDmatch (kit BJ168341C1) and FamilyTreeDNA. Kasey, I found your profile by username and we're not a DNA match—we must be too far apart genetically. I've run across other Blue-descended cousins (I've traced as far out as 4th cousins) who have tested, and sorting through the Blue matches on ThruLines is on my eventual to-do list. If you're not a current Ancestry member, one workaround is to use Ancestry Library Edition. It's available through most public libraries, although remote at-home access will end later this month. (Sidenote: I've been using DNA Painter to sort out matched segments, and so far I've identified about 1.6% of my DNA that originates with an ancestor named Blue. I'm just getting started, so that will only increase. The theoretical average for a 2GG is 6.25%.) On the topic of genetic genealogy, does anyone know if anyone in the NBFA has had contact with the FamilyTreeDNA Blue surname project? (https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/blue/about/) The project administrator is George Blue, who comes from the Guinea Blue and Bridge Blue (Scottish) families. From the Y-DNA results, both the Dutch and Scottish branches are represented: https://www.familytreedna.com/public/Blue?iframe=ycolorized However, in the project's list of surnames, I don't see all known variations (Blew, Blaw, etc.).

I realize this is an old post, and much has changed since. However, I feel a few things are missing. • I can't find any information on how to join the organization itself other than the website/forum signup flow and the general "contact us" link. Someone mentioned lifetime dues? Also, I'm pretty sure I've got my number correct, but does someone assign or verify them? • Are there ways to order a copy of the latest edition of the book, "Descendants of John Blaw"? If all of the relevant information is already posted in the PDFs here, that's fine too, but I was wondering if the book contained any other information. • On a related note, I've seen references to a sixth edition "in progress". I know that was several leadership teams ago, but are there current plans for a new revision? • Along the same lines, I could probably provide recent genealogical information about my branch of the family. Do we have any sort of shared tree? I know Wikitree and FamilySearch exist, but they're mostly public, which among other things means they have a higher chance of including incorrect information. • Of course COVID has disrupted the biennial schedule for reunions, but eventually one day I would like to meet people in person. Are there any current plans for a reunion over the next couple years? • A members-only area where members can exchange DNA test result information could also be useful for the site. Right now maybe that can be the forum topic instead of a top-level page; on the other hand, if the main site has a visible section designated, it might give new visitors a specific reason to register. (On the gripping hand, people who are exploring their DNA results thoroughly enough to be looking for family associations perhaps would be joining regardless.)

This site looks great! I'd run across the old Rootsweb site via Google searches, and this is a welcome upgrade.