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Dear Cousin, yes I have done the DNA Y chromosome Test and I'm also the administrator of the Speer / Spear Surname DNA Project with Family Tree DNA.
The objectives of this project are the following:
1. Determine which Speer family trees are related
2. Discover information not in the paper records
3. Discover information to help over come brick walls
4. Discover clues to help us with migrations of our ancestors
5. Discover clues to help us with our research
The scientists have discovered that a small portion of the Y chromosome is passed from father to son. By testing this portion, you can determine to whom you are related in a genealogical time frame, and find out information about your distant origin. The test result is a string of numbers, and contains no personal information. You will match or be a close match to those men to whom you are related.
You must be male with the Speer surname to participate, or have a known adoption or name change in your family tree, and your direct male line was at one time Speer. Your direct male line is your father, his father, his father, and back in time. If you are female, you would want to find a direct line male in your tree to participate.
The test is easy and painless. A test kit is mailed to you, and you swab the inside of your mouth.
Family Tree DNA offers several Y chromosome tests. The difference between the tests is the number of markers tested, ranging from 12 to 67. You are encouraged, if the budget permits, to select the 25 marker or 37 marker test. You can start at a 12 marker test, and upgrade in the future, though this option costs a small additional amount. The value of additional markers is in determining the time frame of the
common ancestor when you have a match.
I encourage you to participate in the project. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
George Speer
email: genealogy (at) speer.org
Speer Family Genealogy Homepage: http://www.speer.org/ (a roots-web format)
Are you interested in joining our Speer DNA project? http://www.familytreedna.com
For Q&A see the 101 tutorial http://www.ftdna.com/dna101.html
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