Lindsay Surname DNA Project
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International Lindsay * Surname DNA Project Although I had read numerous articles over the previous two years, it was in October 2000 when I became fully aware of the relatively new application of DNA testing as it pertains to the genealogical pursuit. Then on December 5, 2000 I received an e-mail from Ann Turner, List Administrator for the RootsWeb Genealogy-DNA forum, inviting me to participate in that on-line discussion group. My life in retirement has not been the same since. The stated purpose and goal, of the International Lindsay Surname DNA Project, is to perform Y-Chromosome DNA tests on a representative international group of males bearing the Lindsay surname in order to reliably establish the Lindsay haplotype (s) for each of the lineages and determine which of the Lindsay lineages share a common ancestor. The evolving conclusions drawn from the data found in the International Lindsay Surname Haplotype Database can be found in the sub-sections designated as Lindsay DNA Groups 1-15 found at the International Lindsay Surname Haplotype Database page. It is anticipated that the database will continue to grow and hopefully at some point we will be able to easily match any Lindsay (how ever spelled) male who is tested with other well documented Lindsay lineages that already exist in the International Lindsay Surname Haplotype Database. In addition to the specifics related to the International Lindsay Surname DNA Project, the various topics, found in this section, will provide a general background of the primary technology developments in the field of DNA testing that are most relevant to the family historian and the field of genealogy. Within this subject matter, external web links are frequently offered to other web sites that will provide more detailed scientific and technical information for those who desire a greater depth in the material presented here regarding the fascinating field of molecular genetics and genetic genealogy. 1Animated double helix DNA symbol courtesy of Webpromotion http://www.webpromotion.com * It has been established that the use of the italicized Lindsay surname, throughout this web site, implies all the accepted different spellings of the surname found in the Orthography section of this web site. ****************************** The navigation bar on the upper left side of the screen will take you to the various International Lindsay Surname DNA Project sub-topic information pages that are currently available at this web site. **************** Your are visitor #
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Over the next few
years (start-point 2001), the convergence of genetics &
genealogy will, without doubt, revolutionize the tried and tested methods
previously available to the family historian.