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From: "Joy King" <>
Subject: [SCGREENV] Fw: Sizemore surname DNA project
Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 17:33:31 -0400

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Sizemore" <>
To: <>
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2002 3:57 PM
Subject: [Sizemore] Sizemore surname DNA project


> I would like to tell everyone about the Sizemore surname DNA project. As
> most of you know, one Sizemore has already received results from his Y-DNA
> test, taken through Family Tree DNA in Houston. This has inspired others
of
> us to do the same.
>
> The Family Tree testing laboratory analyses 12 different DNA markers on
the
> Y-chromosome. An exact match of all 12 markers from any two tested
> individuals would indicate that they descend from a common ancestor. This
> could provide valuable information to family researchers who are trying to
> determine whether different Sizemore lines are related.
>
> By setting up a Family Reconstruction Project at Family Tree DNA we are
> taking advantage of a substantial group discount. It also allows us
access
> to the test results, so we can see whether each of the Sizemore lines is
> related (or not related) to one another.
>
> At this time we will be using the Y-DNA 12-marker test, which costs $99 +
$2
> shipping fee. In order to take this test, you must be a male Sizemore. So
> far, four participants have signed up for the test, and the first results
> should be arriving in about 7 weeks!
>
> If you (or a male Sizemore in your line) want to take the test, here is
what
> you do:
>
> 1. Email me and include your address and phone and/or fax number. Also
send
> a pedigree chart,including as much as possible of the following info for
> each male Sizemore ancestor (you, father, grandfather, etc.):
>
> a. birth: date & place (state & county);
> b. marriage: date & place;
> c. death: date & place
> d. each spouse's name, birth & death info.
>
> 2.. I will order your DNA kit, which will be sent directly to you.. This
is
> NOT a blood test. Your genetic test kit consists of a cheek scraper and a
> collection tube. In about five minutes, you will be able to read the
> instructions and perform a painless cheek scraping. You will return the
kit
> and your check to Family Tree DNA.
>
> 3. FamilyTree performs the DNA tests. After apporximately seven weeks they
> will send the results to you and to me (as administrator).
>
> 4. As the results come in, we will make them available online so that the
> various Sizemore lines can be compared. Family Tree will assist in
> interpreting the DNA results. We will not use your name or the name of any
> living person in your line without your permission;. We will only use your
> pedigree to identify the various Sizemore lines.
>
> FamilyTree has a FAQ page http://www.FamilyTreeDNA.com/faq.html that
answers
> many questions. Their home page is at http://www.FamilyTreeDNA.com
>
> To see one example of another family DNA project and the results they got,
> go to http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~tstiddem/Pages/results.html . Their
> family is much smaller than ours, but it gives an idea of what kinds of
> things we might find out.
>
> Please let me know if you have questions.
>
> Mark

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