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01/04/10
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DNA
Study - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Questions
and Answers:
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Who can be tested in the Brown Project?
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Who does the Actual Testing? |
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What does it cost to be tested? |
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What is in the test Kit? |
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How do I Order a Test Kit?
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Who can I contact about the DNA Study?
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1.
Who can be tested in the Brown DNA Study?
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You
must either (1) be a male who carries the Brown surname (including variants like
"Browne" and "Braun" and "Browning");
or you must (2) be a male who is thought
to descend from a Brown-surnamed male ancestor in an unbroken male-to-male
line. The Y Chromosome test that we use for
researching the Brown surname is only
effective to trace DNA through father to son
relationships. For example, the relationship must
be You => father => grandfather => great-grandfather.
This result comes about simply because women don't
possess the Y chromosome, and therefore they cannot pass such genetic
material to their offspring.
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2. Who does the Actual
Testing?
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A company named Family Tree DNA, located in Houston TX, is our contractor.
They make all arrangements for actual lab work, which is performed in the
world-class DNA lab at the University of Arizona.
The following link will take you to the FTDNA home page:
http://www.familytreedna.com
This site has detailed information on the uses of DNA for genealogy.
In particular, you will find the title "Tutorial" on the right side
of the page, below the search blocks. This link will lead you to explanations
of the testing process, test kit contents and instructions, charts, and a host
of other information. This FTDNA information link it is an outstanding
resource, and we recommend it. Please note however that if you want
to be part of the Brown surname project, you should NOT order your kit
directly from FTDNA. We say this because you will not get our special discount
price unless you order through the Brown project. |
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3. What does it cost to be tested?
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the lowest fee for project members is $99.00 for the 12-Marker Y-chromosome test
(plus $4.00 for shipping and handling). Please be sure to keep in mind
that this is a discounted price for the Brown DNA Study. The kit
must be ordered through the group administrator, Jim Brown, to get
the discount. (Individuals who order directly from FTDNA will pay
higher prices.)
For most new participants, however, we strongly recommend the
37-marker test. For more info on fees, click
here. |
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4.
What is in the Kit?
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FTDNA
will send a kit that contains 3 swabs, 3 vials, instructions, and a
release. The following link has a picture of the kit contents and
instructions:
http://www.familytreedna.com/kit.html
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How do I Order a Test Kit?
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To order a test kit, you only need to send an email to Jim Brown (James
Armistead Brown, Jr.),
DNAforBrowns@aol.com.
Here's the info needed:
Full
Name of test participant including his middle name, Shipping Address, Billing Name and Address (if different from Shipping
Name and Shipping Address), and E-mail Address. A contact Phone Number is
helpful but not required.
We also would like to have your basic genealogical information in
the male-to-male line. Specifically, we most need info on your
earliest known Brown-surnamed male ancestor. But if you don't have full information, please just
send what you can. And you may send information on additional generations if you wish.
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Whom may I contact about the DNA Study?
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Jim
Brown, Volunteer Project Administrator,
DNAforBrowns@aol.com.
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Contact Jim to order a test kit, or for any questions about the Brown DNA Study
or about the broader field of DNA genealogy.
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Brown
Surname Pages
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This page was last updated on
01/04/10.
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