Project Purpose: Sort participants into family groups according to line of descent Determine ancient family origins Prove or disprove a research theory May provide contacts for further research when matches are found Project Participation Participation in Y-DNA testing for the purpose of genealogical research is limited to male members of the line who carry the Henry name. Y-DNA is passed from father to sons through many generations. This Y-DNA test is NOT the same test that is used for identification in criminal cases. Family members with different surnames may wish to help sponsor the cost of a test for a father, brother, or cousin. Testing the oldest family member available is the most valuable, as it means fewer generations where mutations can occur. Each participant will be required to submit his line of descent from his earliest proven ancestor. Participants will be asked to complete an information release form indicating what information may to be published on this web site: name, e-mail, lineage, DNA results. The form will be e-mailed or mailed to each new participant. Any Henry wishing to claim descent from Patrick Henry will need authorization of his lineage from Edith Poindexter the genealogist at Red Hill, the Patrick Henry Memorial. Contact: Cole Poindexter The Test The Henry Surname Project has chosen the Family Tree DNA Service of Houston, Texas because of the excellent reputation it has in the field. Y-DNA tests are available as 12, 25, 37 and 67 marker tests. When markers of two or more Henry males match, it is an indication that they share a common unnamed Henry ancestor at some point back in time. The 12 marker test places a participant in a particular Haplogroup and 12 matches predict chance of sharing a common ancestor in the last 13 to 29 generations. Exact 37 marker matches indicate a common ancestor within about 7 generations. For the most valuable information, we recommend beginning with the 37 marker test. For More Information about which test to choose see: How Many Markers to Test? Those choosing to begin with the 12 marker test may refine to 25, 37 or 67 marker tests at a later date, though the cost and waiting time will increase. Participants in this project are encouraged to begin with the more useful and cost effective 37 marker test, or the even the 67 marker test, if possible. After joining the project, the participant will receive a testing kit in the mail. The process involves scraping cells from the inside of the cheek and returning the samples following the instructions that come with the kit. The test samples are kept for a period of 25 years. Other tests may be ordered during that time without providing further samples. The Cost Group prices for Y-DNA Male tests for this project are: 12 Marker Paternal Test - $99 25 Marker Paternal Test - $124 37 Marker Paternal Test - $149 67 Marker Paternal Test - $248 There will be about a $4 shipping fee added to the price on each test. The lab also offers other types of DNA testing, which can be linked from the Join the Project page. Donations Donations in any amount may be made to the Henry General Fund and can be designated to be used for a particular participant or family group. Arrangments may be made with the project administrator.