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Hello fellow Jenkins researchers!
I am the Administrator of the Y-DNA project for the Jenkins surname at Family Tree DNA (http://www.familytreedna.com). We have well over 50 members, including 9 separate groups of related individuals.
I realize many genealogical researchers may still be unsure of the process and what the outcome could be. I will briefly go through some of the main questions you may have and hopefully get you on board with this exciting project!
1)Who can participate?
Living males who possess the Jenkins surname biologically.
However, I have allowed some members to join by donating to the "Group Fund" which helps offset the cost for new members to join.
2)What am I going to get if I order a test?
You will receive a series of numbers which correlate to your Y-DNA sequence (the part that has been determined can define your paternal line). You then compare your markers to others in the group. Depending upon the closeness of your matching, you can determine you and the other member's MRCA (Most Recent Common Ancestor). You can also compare your lineage with the other member's lineages to discover even more!
3)Will I match with someone?
Sometimes not right away. If you think of how many Jenkins lines there are, it is not difficult to imagine it may take some time before someone descended from the same Jenkins line will submit a sample. However, in my case when I joined I had hit a brick wall. I thought for sure I would not match anyone and I matched all 67 markers with another researcher!
4)Why Family Tree DNA over for instance Ancestry.com's DNA program?
Two reasons: Better marker tests and Better groups.
There are over 50 individuals in our group compared to maybe only 2-3 if that many in other companies. Also, the markers tested are not standardized across companies so it is not like you can test with one company and easily compare with another.
Actually, there is one more reason. When you order your kit, you will automatically be joined with the Jenkins Surname Y-DNA Project. This means I will send you a link to a webpage I volunteer just for members. This houses everything from lineages to marker results. The site allows you to see everything you need quickly and efficiently.
5)What is involved in the test?
A simple cheek swab (rubbing a q-tip on the inside of your cheek for a short period of time...then sealing it in a tube). Mailing it back to the lab...and waiting!
Right now, there is a great deal on a 37 or 67 marker test. The 37 marker is sufficient at first (can be upgraded later). The test will cost 119. However, we currently have donated funds I can allocate to the first two individuals that join - $50...taking the cost down to $69! I think I paid $189 when I joined.
The 67-marker which is $199 as a special would be $149 with the discount...also an excellent deal.
Why should you get 67 over 37 markers? When you do decide to upgrade from 37 to 67 markers, it can take over a month to get the results (you don't have to retest mind you - they just continue the analysis on the sample they already have) and is less cost effective.
If you have more questions, feel free to reply to this thread or research Y-DNA at http://www.familytreedna.com
If you'd like to request to join the group, go here:
http://www.familytreedna.com/project-join-request.aspx?group...
Thanks for reading and hope to hear from you!
Josh Jenkins, Administrator
(and 4th great grandson of Daniel G. Jenkins)
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