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INTRODUCTION:
The BEEMAN Surname DNA Project was created to develop a collection of
various BEEMAN family groups who descend from the same male BEEMAN
ancestor. DNA analysis provides a tool for identifying participants who share
a common male ancestor; and, when used in unison with documented BEEMAN
pedigrees, can also aid in establishing links between BEEMAN groups who
previously were thought to be unrelated. Because many BEEMAN surname
researchers have exhausted traditional genealogy research methods without
identifying their elusive BEEMAN ancestor, this project combines genetics
and genealogy in an effort to break through the proverbial "brick
wall". Much useful information on the application of DNA analysis to
genealogy research can be found through the DNA Resources page.
PARTICIPATION:
Since males are the exclusive carriers of the Y-chromosome, which passes
down through the generations to the common ancestor's lineal male
descendants, only males with the BEEMAN surname will be tested for this
project. However, a female also can benefit from the DNA technology by
having a brother, father, uncle, grandfather, nephew or cousin with the
BEEMAN surname participate in the BEEMAN DNA Project. FTDNA
has given the BEEMAN project a discounted price of $99.00 for a Y-DNA12 test or $148.00 for a Y-DNA25 test. If the 12-marker test is chosen,
it can always be upgraded later for $49 to identify the additional 13 markers. However, the Y-DNA25
and Y-DNA37 tests are particularly useful in genealogy research since it
can greatly reduce the number of possible generations between the
participants and their Most Recent Common Ancestor (MRCA). We recommend
the Y-DNA25 or Y-DNA37 tests to start because matching test results offer
a significantly greater probability that the MRCA lived at a time when
the BEEMAN surname was in use and paper documentation existed. Although,
the Y-DNA67 test is the most compressive and
participants that do not start off with the Y-DNA67 test are encouraged
to upgrade ASAP. Participants are required to provide the project with a
brief verifiable paternal lineage in the format shown Here.
Please send the lineage to:
Please include a link to your web site(s) and or
source citation(s) list that can be verified by the project genealogist.
TESTING LAB:
All testing for the BEEMAN Surname DNA Project will be conducted through
Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) in concert with Dr. Michael Hammer and
the University of Arizona. Only
that part of the DNA, which contains the Y-chromosome, will be tested.
With the exception of infrequent mutations, the Y-chromosome remains
stable in all lineal descendants of the common male ancestor. Test
results will be entered into FTDNA's large database for comparison with
the other results. Should a participant have a Y-DNA match within the
database the lab will inform those participants provided they have signed
the FTDNA Release Form. All project participants will receive a
certificate and a general analysis and interpretation of their test
results from the lab. The FTDNA website provides answers to
many questions regarding DNA testing and it's usefulness as a genealogy
research tool.
THE SURNAME PROJECT PRICING IS:
BEEMAN Surname DNA
Project Pricing
All pricing is in U.S. Dollars, for other currencies
please contact FTDNA
UPDATES:
Monday, November 14, 2005 - the BEEMAN Surname Project was announced.
DISCLAIMER:
The BEEMAN Surname DNA Project website generates no monetary compensation
for it's organizers. Hopefully, the DNA results and pedigrees provided to
the BEEMAN Surname DNA Project will further the unraveling of a surname
group, which at present has numerous broken lines. It must be noted that
while participant DNA matches indicate only a nameless common male
ancestor who might be part of an established BEEMAN group, it is up to
the researcher to work diligently to place a name on that common
ancestor. By participation in the project, the participant agrees to all
conditions of the Project. Please complete the Release Form.
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