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DNA 101
 


Have you hit a Brick Wall?  Can’t find any documentation for that elusive ancestor? Can’t find your ancestors homeland?  Are you related to another Dunbar family?  Genetic Genealogy is the new way to begin or add to your research.  Questioned sources and possible assumptions in your lineage can be a tremendous waste of time and money.  DNA testing is able to identify wrong lines thus saving you precious hours or even years of research. 
 


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How Does It Work?      
What makes a male a male is the Y-Chromosome.  We compare the DNA on this Y-chromosome with other Dunbars.  This Y-DNA is passed down from father to son, generation after generation.   
 

How Can It Help Me? 
Theoretically, two Dunbar's with a common ancestor should have the same or nearly the same Y-DNA.   As the results of many of the major “known” Dunbar lineages come back, we will be able to place those Dunbar’s of “unknown ancestry” into those specific lines.
 
 

Who Can Test?   
To participate you must be a male who was born with the surname Dunbar or believe that your direct male ancestry leads to a Dunbar (name change, adoption etc.) with no female ancestors in direct line (father, grandfather, g-grandfather, etc.) If you are a non-Dunbar male or female researcher you’ll need to find a male cousin, uncle, nephew, etc. who carries the Dunbar surname and you can participate through that person.
 

How is the test performed? 
A few days after ordering the test kit, you will receive a small package in the mail.   It contains three small vials with preservation fluid, three “mini toothbrushes”, and easy to follow instructions.  You scrape the inside of the cheek with each brush, place them into the vials, and drop the package in the mail.  It’s that simple.  No pain.  No blood.
 

Can The Test Be Used For Any Non-Genealogical Purposes? 
No.  This DNA test will not uncover health problems nor can it be used for any identity profiling such as paternity, alimony, or anything legal. 
 
 

Can I Pay For Another Persons Test?
Yes, 3rd party billing is available.
 

How Long Will It Take The Results To Be Processed?  
From the time you return the test kit, it will take approximately 6-8 weeks.


What Do The Results Look Like?
 
The results are a series of numbers that indicate the quantity of repeating segments of DNA at a specific location (marker). When comparing results – the more numbers that match – the better the chance of having a common ancestor.  The more markers tested, the more precise we can be in finding that common ancestor.
 

The sample below illustrates the results of five participants – one 25 and four 37 marker tests.  The shaded cells indicate where there is a variation between the participant and others.  D-4 & D-5 have an exact 37 of 37 marker match.  D-16 is a 35/37 Match and D-2 also matches 24/25.  While D-1 is a 33/37 match.  All indicate a shared common ancestor. 

 

The Chart below is for Illustrative Purposes only.

To view the current Project Results: Dunbar DNA Project: Results 

D-1 Samuel & Catherine 1780 PA R1b1 13 24 14 11 11 15 12 12 12 13 13 30 17 9 10 11 11 24 15 19 31 15 15 17 18 11 10 19 23 15 15 18 17 34 38 12 12
D-4 Robert & Rose Hingham MA 1693 R1b1 13 24 14 11 11 15 12 12 12 13 13 29 17 9 10 11 11 24 15 19 31 15 15 17 17 11 10 19 23 15 15 18 16 35 38 12 12
D-5 Robert & Rose Hingham MA 1693 R1b1 13 24 14 11 11 15 12 12 12 13 13 29 17 9 10 11 11 24 15 19 31 15 15 17 17 11 10 19 23 15 15 18 16 35 38 12 12
D-16 Crinan b.975 Scotland m. Bethoc R1b1c 13 24 14 11 11 16 12 12 11 13 13 29 17 9 10 11 11 24 15 19 31 15 15 17 17 11 10 19 23 15 15 18 16 35 38 12 12
D-2 Robert & Christian, Scotland R1b1 13 24 14 11 11 15 12 12 12 13 13 29 17 9 10 11 11 24 15 19 31 15 15 17 15                        

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Useful Links
 


Beginners Guide to Genetic Genealogy   

ISOGG WIKI
(International Society of Genetic Genealogy)

FT-DNA Audio/Video Resources


Your first 12 markers will determine your Haplogroup.  A Haplogroup is similar to your area code.  Many people share the same number, but that number designates what area you live in.  Same with the first 12 markers.  They will determine which area of the world your numbers are most commonly found.  The most common Haplogroup for the Dunbar surname is R1b1.  (i.e. R is commonly found in the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe. Our Project also contains a Q and I Haplogroup.) 
 

Y-chromosome Haplogroup DNA chart:     ISOGG Haplo Group Chart

 

There are many different testing companies available that test DNA.  Many specialize in Y chromosome testing, other specialize in the testing of other chromosomes.   There are many organizations that have provide universal repositories for people to submit their markers to see if they match with persons from other testing companies. See link below for more information.

DNA Databases   
 

Famous DNA  - 
Colla Uais - Father of the Clans,
Niall of the Nine Hostages,
Somerled - The Norse Scot foe of the Vikings,
and others.
 

For those interested in an ongoing discussion about DNA,
markers, & miscellaneous topics should join
the ISOGG Newbie forum.

DNA-NEWBIE Group links page
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNA-NEWBIE/

International Society of Genetic Geneology
 http://www.isogg.org

 

 


 


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