McKemie One Name Study
DNA Project Results

At this point, we do not have enough results to draw any substantial conclusions. Hopefully, as time goes on, we will have more participants and more results and data to work with.

Ideally, we need two individuals from each line.

The first column is the kit number. The second column is the surname of the participant. The next column is the Haplo Group which is the genetic population group associated with early human migrations and which now can be used to identify geographic regions. Thus far, everyone has tested into the R1b1. This group is most common for Western Europe origins. The following columns represent the 12, 25 or 37 markers. Currently, members have not progressed beyond the 25 markers, so the remaining markers are excluded from the table below for the sake of simplicity. For an explanation about these markers and a simple explanation on genetic genealogy, take a look at Familytree DNA's tutorial. Highlighted columns (lighter green color) indicate markers that are known to mutate faster than average.

An excellent example of a successful DNA study can be found on the Mumma site. Here is a link: Mumma DNA Study.

The following table summarizes the Y-chromosome data obtained from the samples of those who have participated in the McKemie One Name Study DNA Project.

Eventually (when we have enough participants) we will be able to divide this data into groups that identify specific ancestors. At this time, we have to draw very broad conclusions that MAY CHANGE WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. I encourage participants to opt for the 25 or 37 marker test as this shows relativity with more precision. If you have already completed the 12 marker test, it is possible to upgrade to the more detailed test via the Familytree DNA website.

Understanding the results: We are looking for genetic distance. The more markers that match, the higher the liklihood of a connection. In looking at Kit #32064 (McKemie) and Kit #32265 (McKemie), knowing what we do about their pedigree, we can confirm their relationship.

However, comparing these to Kit #64833 (McKamey), the results are inconclusive in determining a relationship. It is unlikely, though, that this individual has a genetic relationship (common ancestor) with the other two. However, this line of research needs more investigation.

Comparing Kit #64833 (McKamey) and Kit #45660 (McCamey), we see that the first 12 markers match and again can be encouraged that there is a genetic relationship.

For more information on comparing DNA results, take alook at another of Familytree DNA's tutorials.

PLEASE, PLEASE recognise that these conclusions are VERY VAGUE and will be modified and elaborated on as more participants join the study.

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Group	Kit Num	Surname	Patriarch	Haplo	393	390	19	391	385a	385b	426	388	439	389-1	392	389-2	458	459a	459b	455	454	447	437	448	449	464a	464b	464c	464d	460	GATA H4	YCA II a	YCA II b	456	607	576	570	CDY a	CDY b	442	438
Group 1	32064	McKemie	John McKemie b. 1734 PA	R1b1	13	24	14	11	11	15	12	12	12	13	13	29
	32265	McKemie	John McKemie b. 1734 PA	R1b1	13	24	14	11	11	15	12	12	12	13	13	29
	76566	McKimmey	[blank]	R1b1	13	24	14	11	11	15	12	12	12	13	13	29	17	9	10	11	11	25	15	19	30	15	15	17	18	11	11	19	19	16	15	16	21	33	40	12	12
Group 3	70322	McKimmy	James McKimmy, Preston County, WV	R1b	13	24	14	10	11	14	12	12	12	13	13	29	20	9	10	11	11	22	16	19	30	14	15	17	17	11	10	19	23	16	15	17	18	37	39	12	12
	96070	McKimmy	[blank]	R1b1	13	24	14	10	11	14	12	12	12	13	13	29	20	9	10	11	11	22	16	19	30	14	15	17	17	11	10	19	23	16	15	17	18	37	38	12	12
Group 2	64833	McKamey	James McKamey, b. 1788 TN	R1b1	13	25	14	10	11	13	12	12	14	13	14	29
	45660	McCamey	Isaac McCamey, b. 1838, VA	R1b1	13	25	14	10	11	13	12	12	14	13	14	29	17	9	10	11	11	25	15	18	30	15	16	17	18	12	11	19	23	17	16	18	16	38	38	12	12
	74876	McKamy	[blank]	R1b1	13	25	14	10	11	13	12	12	12	13	14	29	17	9	10	11	11	25	15	18	30	15	16	17	18
	118864	McKemey	[blank]	R1b1b2a1b5	13	25	14	11	11	13	12	12	14	13	14	29
Group 4	70339	McKimmey	Eli McKimmey, Loudoun County, VA	R1b1	13	25	14	11	12	12	12	12	12	13	13	30	17	9	10	11	11	24	15	19	30	15	15	16	17
Group 5	75169	McKimmy	Gideon McKimmy b. 1740-1765, Dorchester Co, MD	R1b1	13	25	14	11	11	13	12	12	12	13	14	29	17	9	10	11	11	25	14	18	30	15	16	17	17	13	11	19	23	17	16	18	16	39	39	12	12
	76979	McKimmey	Nathaniel b. abt 1767, Dorchester Co., MD	R1b1	13	25	14	11	11	13	12	12	12	13	14	29
Group 6	101406	McKimmie	George William McKimmey, 1814	R1b1	13	24	14	10	11	15	12	12	11	13	13	29	17	9	10	11	11	24	15	19	29	15	15	17	17	11	11	19	23	15	15	17	17	36	39	12	12
Group 7	101406	McKemie	[blank]	R1b1b2	13	24	14	10	11	15	12	12	11	13	13	29	17	9	10	11	11	24	15	19	29	15	15	17	17	11	11	19	23	15	15	17	17	36	39	12	12