Y-DNA Collection in the UK
The Britton DNA Project would like to sponsor DNA collection in the British Isles by offering free Y-12 tests to Britton and Bretton men (all variants of the name are included) who can prove descent from a Britton/Bretton ancestor born in the UK c 1800 or before.Our goal is to identify the Y-DNA signatures of as many Britton and Bretton families as possible and use the genealogical information provided by their living representatives to trace their common ancestry back as far as records permit.Once the DNA signature of a family has been established, we will be able to identify other descendants of thesameline by a simple DNA match.
Since most Brittons and Brettons are not related to each other, DNA testing is often the only way to distinguish one family from another, especially in areas like Bristol, Colchester, Birmingham, or York where the name is common and several unrelated families may have lived next to one another for many generations.
If you would like to help us sponsor DNA testing in the UK, we invite you to contribute to the Britton International DNA Project Fundby check, PayPal, or credit card.
http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Britton/default.aspxhttp://www.familytreedna.com/public/Britton/default.aspx
One hundred percent ofmoney donated to the fund will be used to pay for test kits and shipping.(Participants will be responsible for return postage.)Your contribution will help all Brittons who areinterested in tracing their ancestry, regardless of whether they live in the UK or a former British colony.
Please note that the Administrators of the Project are volunteer genealogists who do not receive any remuneration either from the sale of DNA tests or for their services to the Britton Project.
For more information, please write to : Dr. Lindsey Britton, [email protected]