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Subject: [MDFR] Kessler/Kessler/Keslar DNA project update
Date: Sat, 17 May 2003 14:09:44 EDT

Last week we got this letter from the DNA lab......

You have a match!
An exact match has been found between you and another person(s) in the Family
Tree DNA database. You and the other person(s) have matched in all loci,
which means that there is a 99.9% likelihood that you have a common ancestor.
There is a 50% likelihood that the common ancestor is within the last 14.5
generations and 90% within the last 48 generations. If you and your match
share a "prior" item of knowledge, such as a common surname, then a recent
(within 14.5 generations) common ancestor is fairly likely. If not, then the
common ancestor is probably closer to the 48 generations.

Addtional emails will be sent to you as we find new matches between you and
your "genetic cousins."
Family Tree DNA

What this means is that John Kessler born about 1775 and died in Botetourt
Co., VA in 1850 and married in 1794 to Nancy Waskey in Frederick Co., MD is
related to Andrew Kessler born 1770 and died 1860. It is possible they are
brothers or cousins. We will need to do more research to find the answer but
at least we finally know for sure in which direction to concentrate our
efforts.

The initial purpose of this KESSLER/KESLER/KESLAR surname DNA project was to
link 2 families descending from a possible common ancestors in MD/PA in the
1700's. After preliminary testing, the results show these 2 to be related as
closely as 99.9%. Given these results, this surname project is open to any
and all male KESSLER/KESLER/KESLAR's. The more participants, the more DNA
results to compare. Ruling out a possible ancestor line is just as important
as finding a new lead for one. All KESSLER/KESLER/KESLAR men are encouraged
to participate and if a match is made, additional written genealogy data can
be obtained from that individual. DNA testing will allow us new leads to
pursue.

I am hopeful that the Kessler branch of Botetourt Co. VA and Franklin Co., VA
and that of the Fayette Co., WV branch might also be able to take part in
this test and compare to see if we may all belong to the same line of
Kessler/Kessler/Keslar.

To read more about this project see the web site at
<A HREF="http://www.familytreedna.com/">Family Tree DNA - we do genetic tests
for your …</A>
http://www.familytreedna.com/

If you are interested in joining our KESSLER/KESLER/KESLAR project click on
SURNAME PROJECT at the top of the page on the web site and click on the
letter "K". From there follow down and click on the name KESSLER. To register
to participate fill out the form and click join. Your information will be
sent to the project's Administrator, Judi Spencer, who will get in touch with
you regarding your request. If the project Administrator and you agree that
you should be part of the project, you will be given a web address and a
"join code" which will allow you to join the project and to order DNA tests
at reduced prices.
Karen Kessler Cottrill
WV Kessler/Kesler/Keslar Family Historian

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