Yarbrough Family DNA Project

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The Yarbrough DNA Project seeks to identify the extended Yarbrough families and to determine whatever relationships there may be among them. *The Yarbrough Genealogical & Historical Association (YNGHA)* uses Family Tree DNA for our DNA Project testing. Genetic tests from Family Tree DNA provide an estimate of the probability that the testees have a Most Recent Common Ancestor (MRCA) within a useful range of time. The DNA test measures lengths of certain specific sequences on the Y chromosome. By comparing these lengths for different test subjects, a determination of how closely the testees are related. The Y chromosome occurs only in males and is passed down more-or-less unchanged from father to son, making this a very powerful for genealogical purposes. Females may participate by having a close male relative (father, brother or son) to provide a sample. A genetic test kit consists of a cheek scraper and a collection tube. The cheek scraper is used to collect a sample from inside the cheek (about the same as using a soft bristle toothbrush). The cost for a 37-locus DNA test is currently $149 (plus shipping) to participants in the Yarbrough DNA Project. The YNGHA encourages all eligible Yarbroughs to take or upgrade to the 37-marker DNA test. It should be noted that the testing laboratory offers discounted tests from time to time. Notices about such opportunities are posted by the Project coodinator and by this site as they occur. Yarbrough Family DNA Project Results The project results are updated periodically by the Yarbrough DNA Project Coordinator, Please contact him about your participation in the project. Join the Yarbrough DNA Project This link will take you to the Family Tree DNA website where the DNA test kit can be ordered. Please select "Y-DNA 37" from the "Male Line Testing" category. Accessing your account Each of the emails received from info@familytreedna.com provide the information needed to get to an individual's personal page on the FTDNA website. The messages contain a reminder of the kit number and password plus a link to the log-in page at the FTDNA website. Donate to the Yarbrough DNA Project Contributions in support of the Yarbrough DNA Project are very much appreciated. Donations are used by the Yarbrough DNA Project administrators to further the research by securing the participation of potential testees who may contribute to the project's success and who otherwise could notparticipate. Just click on the PayPal^© button below. A PayPal account is not needed; a debit/credit card of choice may be used to make a donation. Page last updated March 18, 2011. © The Yarbrough Genealogical & Historical Association, Inc. 2010. All rights reserved.