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| Greathouse Point > Greathouse Surname YDNA Project > Goals and Objectives | |
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The purpose of the Greathouse Surname DNA Project is to provide an opportunity for males with the Greathouse surname to participate in a DNA test of their y-chromosome, with the possibility of matching the DNA of other participants and thus establishing a possible genetic link between two or more participants. Female Greathouse descendants are encouraged to participate by having a male Greathouse relative take the test. Males who are descended from a line of Greathouse men that is genetically unbroken for any known reason such as name change, adoption, infidelity, artificial insemination, etc. are welcome to participate in our Greathouse Surname DNA Project. There is a recognized risk associated with participation in this type of project. Test results may reveal that a participant may not be descended from the surname due to an unknown incidence of non-paternity which occurred somewhere in his ancestry due to name change, adoption, infidelity, artificial insemination, etc. If there is an exact match in all chromosome markers tested, then we have a strong probability of a common ancestor. With good family history research and documentation, it may even be possible to determine who that common ancestor was. Our goal for Phase I of the project is to have at least two participants from each of the major Greathouse family lines which have been thoroughly researched and documented. Phase II goals will be developed based on the results from Phase I. Documented Family Lines Herman Groethausen 1670 |
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