Our goal is to use the Y-DNA Chromosome marker information, to prove our genetic link of how our family spread out and grew, here in North America, and in the UK. We have two websites, this public website where our results, and
the members lineage are shown, and a yahoo website for sharing information.
Our project with the variations of the surname, has at the present,
127 members with y-DNA results.
Results and their lineage will be posted upon the approval of the member.
Testing the Y chromosome (Y-Dna) - The Paternal Dna, passed from father to son, which is only found in males and is useful in verifying common ancestry. Ordering the 12 marker test will provide you a predicted Haplogroup and possibly what family group you belong in.
The 37 marker test has been proven to be a better way to match other males with your surname because of the additional markers.
Testing the mtDNA - The Maternal Dna test is available for both males and females, to uncover information about your mother, and her female ancestors. This will only provide a direct DNA link on the maternal line. (Mother, Daughter)
Haplogroups
are large groups of haplotypes that can be used to define genetic
populations and are often geographically oriented, y-Dna Haplogroups are
determined by SNP tests. The backbone haplogroup would be provided with the
y-Dna, but the deep clade test would be necessary to extend the branch of
the tree..
FTDNA Haplogroups
Chromosome testing is from FTDNA, an independent lab, the test results are posted on their site, and on this website. (See Results)
If you are interested and wish to participate, go to our FTDNA log-in.
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