The RICHARDSON-2 DNA Surname Project was established to identify and develop
a global collection of RICHARDSON family groups descendant from a common
ancestor. The cutting edge technology of DNA Y chromosome testing is the tool
genealogical researchers utilize to identify mutual common ancestors, links and
relationships to both documented and undocumented Richardson Family heritage.
Genetic surname studies, such as the RICHARDSON-2 DNA Surname Project, are
cutting new trails everyday. Through participation, we break through the
proverbial "brick wall" and learn from whence we came.
Like myself, many RICHARDSON researchers have exhausted avenues of extant
resources available in the arena of traditional genealogical research without
identifying the origin of their respective antecedents.
The RICHARDSON-2 Surname DNA Project was established to help researchers
break through the Brick Wall in an effort to identify their respective ancestral
heritage. This study is proving to be one of the most valuable "global tools" for
Richardson researchers.
With an 36% match rate, the Richardson-2 DNA Surname Project, has, for the first
time, brought researchers together, who had no known prior connection. We have
identified 8 distinct ancestral lines and possibly 9. We're awaiting results of the
next series of markers which will tell us definitively, if we've identified the 9th.
Since Y-chromosome DNA markers are being analyzed in this study, the DNA
sample donor must be a male with a direct male Richardson lineage. Only males
have the Y-chromosome and it is passed directly, virtually unchanged, from father
to son, never to or from females. Thus, females interested in obtaining information
about their Richardson lineage would need to have a male relative (father, brother,
uncle, a male cousin, etc., from their direct Richardson line) supply the sample for
analysis. Sample collection is painless; it merely involves rubbing the inside of the
cheek with a foam swab.
Our surname project was established with Family Tree DNA, considered the
industry leader in this scientific field. FT-DNA is based in Houston, Texas and the
company extends group pricing to participants of our Richardson surname group,
resulting in a considerable savings to project members.
The reduced fee schedule for project members is as follows:
- 25 Marker Y-chromosome DNA Test $148.00*
- 25 Marker Test Available Only To Group Projects
- 37 Marker Y-chromosome DNA Test $189.00
- 67 Marker Y-chromosome DNA Test $269.00
- Additional Fees:
- $2.00 Postage Fee for U.S. Residents
- $4.00 Mailing Fee for Non-U.S. Residents
Click here to join the Richardson-2 DNA Project By Ordering Your Kit Today
Note: Testing results throughout the various project groups indicate that the 12
marker test is not definitive enough to make an absolute connection. For instance,
in our project group, we have exact 12 marker matches between participants,
however, comparison of the 25 marker test results reveal mutations, or,
mismatches in several markers.
Therefore, we've established the 25 marker test as the benchmark for the project;
however, if expense is a factor, we will welcome participants who wish to begin
with the 12 marker test until mid-September. The 12 marker test is $99 but will be
offered to new project members for $49 until mid-September.
Our surname project enjoys steady growth, and our match rate is 37%. It is worth
noting that 65% of our members have invested in the 37 marker test, while 34%
started with the 12 marker test. Beginning in mid-September, the bench-mark for
the project will be the 25-Marker test.
We're confident our project membership will explode during the next year arming
many Richardson genealogical researchers with genetic proof of common ancestral
lines which will, in turn, provide new avenues leading to the ancient documentation,
the traditional "paper trail," supporting their ancestry. Richardson researchers
collaborating together will experience dramatic results.
