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Family Tree DNA (FTDNA)
USE of FTDNA for Surname & Regional DNA Projects By: Robert B. Noles
FTDNA has been selected as the vendor for most DNA projects, because FTDNA is the world leader and the only organization in the field of genetic genealogy that has been consistently developing the science that enables many genealogists from around the world to advance their family's research. Family Tree DNA is the pioneer and the world’s largest DNA company in the new field of genetic genealogy. FTDNA has the world’s largest comparative database with thousands of surnames for individuals who have already been tested for their Y-DNA profile. When you join an exiting or establish a new DNA Surname or Regional Project, like the Wiregrass Georgia Project, all participants receive a discounted ‘Group Rate’ for their Y-DNA tests. Neither the Huxford Genealogical Society, nor Robert B. Noles, has any financial connection to FTDNA. DNA TESTING COMPANIES Nearly 90% of all genealogists obtaining DNA tests in support of their genealogical research have selected FTDNA. However you should be aware that there are other good companies performing these tests for customers from all over the world. Other important companies offering DNA tests for genealogical purposes are:
THE FTDNA ADVANTAGE Robert B. Noles believes that FTDNA offers the best range of DNA tests, at the best prices and is clearly the most responsive to their customers. FTDNA uses the DNA testing and research lab of Dr. Michael Hammer at the University of Arizona. Dr. Hammer is one of the world’s leading geneticists. As of November 2005, FTDNA has performed Y-DNA tests for over:
Robert B. Noles initiated the Knowles Surname DNA Project with the Family Tree DNA Company in early 2003. A Surname Project involves the testing of the male Y-chromosome to prove or disprove the direct male lineage along a surname line. Now, Surname Projects are being established with FTDNA for many Wiregrass Georgia Surnames. And a Wiregrass Regional Project is now open to descendants of all the pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia. Family Tree DNA has pioneered the use of DNA testing for the field of genealogy, providing a new way to break through barriers in your family history. The genetic tests offered by FTDNA can determine relationships up to a 99.9% degree of accuracy! FTDNA has tested thousands of people since their inception. FTDNA currently has the largest database that enables people who match each other to be in touch, helping to quickly uncover common ancestors. While a family tree can be built out of a paper trail, the actual way of verifying relationships can only be done by DNA testing. Many times similar family names do not imply the existence of a true relationship and the sharing of a common ancestor. On the other hand, many people with different surnames have found to be related through DNA testing. This is why more and more people are testing their DNA with FTDNA. The testing via FTDNA includes having your results added to the FTDNA database. While the surname databases that are available on the Internet and Public Libraries will continue being a basic tool for genealogical research, the DNA Database Library will grow exponentially to become the ultimate resource for the confirmation of relationships. Another advantage of testing with FTDNA is that they keep your DNA stored for 25 years - at no charge - whether to check on additional markers that are discovered, in order to more precisely determine the time frame to a common ancestor, or to make it available for any other tests that you, and only you, may want to request. Family Tree DNA follows the most stringent guidelines for privacy: they control the DNA Database Library and test scores, while the Arizona Research Labs located on campus at the University of Arizona controls and maintains your genetic assets on behalf of FTDNA, safely storing it in a locked refrigerator. Therefore, there is a double safety net for protecting your DNA and its test results.
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.... And Thus History Began
The
majority of Surname and Regional DNA Projects use Family Tree DNA (FTDNA), a five-year-old
company out of Houston, Texas to obtain genetic genealogy testing. Bennett
Greenspan is the President and Founder, Family Tree DNA. Robert B. Noles,
is the Group Administrator for various
Surname and Regional DNA Projects with FTDNA. 
Oxford Ancestors, out of Oxford, England and 
