Many of our chapter members can trace their ancestry back several generations or more through oral history, family documents or government records of such events as marriages and births. Genealogy has become a popular pursuit especially for descendants of immigrants who are interested in knowing where their forefathers originated. These genealogical researchers are being aided by DNA tests that can sometimes help them bridge gaps left in the paper trail. Sometimes these tests can lead to surprises. www.familytreedna.com
Several of our members are participating in DNA Projects for their Surnames. The DNA Projects use DNA tests and genealogies of the patriarchs in the male line. The tests are compared with other males with the same surname who have tested. Using the markers from the DNA tests and the genealogies our members have documented, our members are able to understand relationships between other men with the same surname.