Y-CHROMOSOME DNA testing is now used in genealogy to find a link between descendants of family lines.
Mr. Ronald Eustice (55) has begun a DNA project for his namesake family and tells us that he already has some Perron profiles in his databank. Those are descendants of Antoine and Jean, sons of Daniel Perron dit Suire.
Ron told the Board of Directors that he is very interested in expanding the project to members of various Perron families in Canada, the USA, France and elsewhere including Suire, Dugrenier, Desnoyers and "unknowns". The more participants we have in the program, the more conclusive the results.
We, of course, are very excited about this opportunity and fully intend to follow up on this project. But first, because it depends on the participation of interested members, a few words on how the process works and what it can potentially achieve.
A genealogical DNA test examines a person's DNA for genetic genealogy purposes only and has no informative medical value. The test is used to compare the results of living individuals.
The procedure for taking a genealogical DNA test involves taking a painless sample at home, consisting of a simple cotton swab rubbed over the inside of the cheek, and mailing the sample to a genetic genealogy laboratory.
A man's paternal ancestry can be traced using the DNA on his Y chromosome. This is because the Y chromosome is found only in males and passes relatively unchanged from father to son. Women who wish to determine their paternal ancestry can ask their father, brother, or other male relative sharing the same paternal lineage to take a test for them.
Y-DNA testing involves looking at segments of DNA on the Y chromosome. The segments which are examined are referred to as genetic markers. We plan to use a 16-marker test.
The test results are then compared to other project member's results to determine the time frame in which they shared a common paternal ancestor.
The following goals that Ron has established are a good indication of what can be achieved by this research.
1) To validate existing records by testing descendants from each of the lines of origins.
2) To determine a link, if any, between known family lines, i.e. Suire and Dugrenier.
3) To connect participants to their appropriate lines.
4) To validate our existing research records.
5) To determine migration patterns.
We now need to establish a procedure to participate in this interesting project by putting together a detailed guide for those interested. All this will be reported in the next bulletin.
In the meantime, you can get more information on genealogical DNA research on a Web search engine.
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Mr. Ron Eustice (55) will be coordinating the DNA Test Project for the Perron families. The fee for the Y-Chromosome DNA test is $90 US or equivalent. All those interested (men only) are asked to contact Ron directly to receive the kit, which provides instructions and a form on personal information to be filled in. Upon receipt of the DNA specimens, Ron will send them to the lab. Participants will receive the results of their own test. We encourage participation in this very interesting project, which was described in the Autumn bulletin. And as the president noted in her message, this project offers an exciting link to the past. M. Ronald F. Eustice 13768 Trost Trail, Savage, Minnesota 55378-1818 USA |
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