Gazaway DNA Project
I want to let you know that there is a new Gazaway/Gasaway
Y chromosome DNA Project.
Y-Chromosome DNA is passed from father to son down through the generations just as surnames are passed from father to son. Only men inherit the Y-chromosome, therefore only men with the Gazaway or Gasaway surnames (or variant spellings) can be participants in the Gazaway/Gasaway Y-chromosome DNA Family Reconstruction Project. In other words, the Y-Chromosome DNA samples can only be provided by males who HAVE the GAZAWAY/ GASAWAY Surnames or similar spellings.
The method of obtaining the DNA cells is simple and painless and doesn't involve any drawing of blood. The type of DNA that is analyzed for genealogical purposes doesn't provide any data about medical conditions. The DNA testing company sends a small tube with Q-tip-like swabs to each participant. All that needs to be done is to swab the inside of the cheek to collect some cells, replace the swabs in the tube and mail it back to the company. In about 9 weeks the company informs the participants about the results and lets them know if their score matches anyone else in the DNA database.
The link below can be used by a Gazaway or Gasaway male who might wish to submit his name, mailing address, e-mail address, etc. to order a DNA sample kit to be mailed to him and join the Gazaway/Gasaway DNA Project.
http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_join.aspx?code=A66759http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_join.aspx?code=A66759
Y-chromosome DNA testing is enhancing traditional genealogical research. DNA testing is NOT intended to be a "stand-alone method" of learning about your ancestry. However, it can be of great assistance in furthering your traditional research, especially when your DNA marker scores match the marker scores of another man who shares your surname. It may give you the clue you've been searching for to narrow down the place of origin of your early ancestors.
The Gazaway/Gasaway DNA Project has been formed to further genealogical research through the use of DNA analysis. If you know a Gazaway/Gasaway male relative who would consider participating, please contact me for additional information about how to join the project, etc.
All GAZAWAY and GASAWAY males are invited to join.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes,
Billy Allison
Administrator, GAZAWAY/GASAWAYDNA Project
akbatj at gmail.com