WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
The Land Surname DNA Project is open to all males with the surname Land and variations. The male "Y" chromosome is passed from father to son unchanged (except for a mutation about once every 200 years). The test of your "Y" chromosome DNA will provide you with a genetic profile. This genetic profile will consist of a series of 12, 25, 37, or 67 numbers depending upon the size of the test you choose. By comparing your genetic profile to others with the surname Land or variation you will be able to determine if you are related.
Females born with the Land surname and those males with maternal Land lines will be able to accomplish this by enlisting the cooperation of their male Land relatives
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The Land Surname DNA Project has as its objectives:
CURRENT TESTS
Testers so far include alleged or proven descendants of
Are you descended from early English Land ancestry? Are you willing to be tested in order to provide valuable information to other Land descendants who believe, but cannot prove, they are related to your ancestor? We would like to test 2 documented descendants of each proven ancestor in order to establish "benchmarks" for others to compare against. Are you willing to help other Land researchers document their earliest Land ancestor?
Or....are you at the proverbial "dead-end" in your research and think you are related to "?" Land, but just not sure...then this might be the time to consider DNA testing.
PROJECT DNA TESTS
Our Land project will begin with the 37 marker Y-DNA test offered by Family Tree DNA. This is now considered genetic genealogy's gold standard and it will be our standard. It will initially provide more in-depth information on relationships. It will also eliminate the necessity for the upgrade from the 12-marker and 25 marker tests which many participants in other projects have elected to do.
However, if any of you wish to begin with the 12, 25, or 67-marker test for any reason you may do so.
Because we are a registered Surname project at Family Tree DNA we will receive special project pricing discounts.
SPECIAL PROJECT PRICING FOR YDNA TESTS (MEN)
- 12-marker Y-DNA test $99 plus $4 postage/$6 outside USA (Save $50)
To later upgrade from the 12 to the 25-marker test, an additional $49 (Save $10)
To later upgrade from the 12 to the 37-marker test, an additional $99 (Save $10)
To later upgrade from the 12 to the 67-marker test, an additional $189 (Save $10)
- 25-marker Y-DNA test $124 plus $4 postage/ $6 outside USA (Save $70)
To later upgrade to the 37-marker test, an additional $49 (Save $10)
To later upgrade to the 67-marker test, an additional $148 (Save $10)
- 37-marker Y-DNA test $149 plus $4 postage/ $6 outside USA (Save $70)
To later upgrade to the 67-marker test, an additional $99 (Save $10)
- 67-marker Y-DNA test $248 plus $4 postage/ $6 outside USA (Save $80)
This price includes archival storage of your DNA for 25 years.
DNA COLLECTION PROCEDURE
The DNA test is performed using a simple swab of buccal (cheek) cells. Click here to view the collection procedure. Testing Procedures
TO JOIN OUR PROJECT
To join the project go to Land Project.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please go to the home page of Family Tree DNA for additional information
CONTRIBUTIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED
If you are in any way connected to the Land family, believe this to be a worthwhile venture, and would like to contribute to the costs of testing for those who might not be able to afford the test, please go to Family Tree DNA General Fund Contributions All contributions will be acknowledged except if requested not to.
The following have made contributions to the Land Surname DNA Project General Fund:
- Betty Land Patterson and her sister Janet Land Minnia in memory of their ancestor William Land, 1795, SC
- Doug Miller in memory of Loyalist Robert Land, 1738, England-Pennsylvania-Ontario
- Betty Land Patterson in memory of cousin Lester Land
- Doug Miller in memory of Lester Land
- Ron Lands in honor of Luther D. Lands
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED
If after reading this you are interested in participating in this project and are a documented descendant of an ancestor that carries the Land surname or variation but you cannot afford the cost of the test please contact the project administrator for potential assistance.
PROJECT COORDINATOR
My name is Doug Miller. I am the volunteer Land Surname DNA Project group administrator. Please address all comments, suggestions and inquiries to me at Doug Miller. John Mallory Land is our co-administrator. He can be reached at John Mallory Land.
TEST RESULTS
For all Land surname project test results go to: - Land Surname DNA Results
This website was last updated on October 16, 2008.
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- Sharen's Family Trees
- Sherry's Genealogy Home
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