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Lindsay Surname DNA Project

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International Lindsay Surname DNA Project
Administrator
Ron Lindsay
Website
Lindsay Surname DNA Project
Additional Project Information
DNA type(s) used Y-DNA
Founded 2001
Project size 262
Geographic areas Worldwide


Intro

Over the past fourteen (14) years (start-point 2001), the convergence of genetics and genealogy has, without doubt, revolutionized the thought process and expanded the tried and tested methods previously available to the family historian. Genetic genealogy will most likely never provide many of the answers to the traditional genealogical questions. It is however already revealing valuable insight that has offered new life to previously stalled family genealogy projects.

History

Although I had read numerous population migration studies 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 Dr. 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.

Goals

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 thru 22 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 DNA tested with other well documented Lindsay lineages that already exist in the International Lindsay Surname Haplotype Database.

Additional Information

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.