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This genetic testing project should compliment the normal paper record documentation used in genealogical research. DNA analysis can assist in determining that two or more participants descend from a common male ancestor although it will not identify the specific ancestor. Genealogists researching another spelling of RAINEY / RANEY are encouraged to participate in this project. We now have established RINEY and REINEY lineages that match DNA.
TESTING METHOD
This first part of the DNA project will involving testing the Y-chromosome for genetic matches between males. The Y-chromosome is passed only from father to son generation after generation usually without any significant change. The testing laboratory will be considering 25, 37, 67 or 111 different markers on the Y-chromosome, depending on what the tester orders.
USING DNA RESULTS
As you find RAINEY / RANEY participants with matching DNA, you should map them to your own family history. The degree to which your DNA matches with another participant will determine how many generations back you have a Most Recent Common Ancestor (MRCA). Two participants who match should compare documented family tree lineages to focus on the missing link between the two families. The purpose of the comparisons is to reduce the uncertainty in the determination of that MRCA until you can identify the individual who is the father of both of your family lines. Genetic testing must be a compliment to the normal paper trail documentation to prove lineages.
RAINEY / RANEY TEST RESULTS
Confidentiality of participants linked to specific results will be maintained. Test results are only identified by the test kit numbers. The results chart provided by FTDNA can be seen by clicking the link "Y Results". This chart shows test kit number, selected surname, earliest known proven ancestor of the participant, and the DYS marker allele numbers for comparison. The chart is sorted by the alleles numbers beginning with the first DYS marker. Participants whose results match closely are naturally grouped closely in this chart arrangement. Results will be posted for new participants as they are received from the lab. The more participants in the DNA testing project, the better the chances of making definite connections between our RAINEY / RANEY lineages and identifying the MRCA.
TESTING METHOD
This first part of the DNA project will involving testing the Y-chromosome for genetic matches between males. The Y-chromosome is passed only from father to son generation after generation usually without any significant change. The testing laboratory will be considering 25, 37, 67 or 111 different markers on the Y-chromosome, depending on what the tester orders.
USING DNA RESULTS
As you find RAINEY / RANEY participants with matching DNA, you should map them to your own family history. The degree to which your DNA matches with another participant will determine how many generations back you have a Most Recent Common Ancestor (MRCA). Two participants who match should compare documented family tree lineages to focus on the missing link between the two families. The purpose of the comparisons is to reduce the uncertainty in the determination of that MRCA until you can identify the individual who is the father of both of your family lines. Genetic testing must be a compliment to the normal paper trail documentation to prove lineages.
RAINEY / RANEY TEST RESULTS
Confidentiality of participants linked to specific results will be maintained. Test results are only identified by the test kit numbers. The results chart provided by FTDNA can be seen by clicking the link "Y Results". This chart shows test kit number, selected surname, earliest known proven ancestor of the participant, and the DYS marker allele numbers for comparison. The chart is sorted by the alleles numbers beginning with the first DYS marker. Participants whose results match closely are naturally grouped closely in this chart arrangement. Results will be posted for new participants as they are received from the lab. The more participants in the DNA testing project, the better the chances of making definite connections between our RAINEY / RANEY lineages and identifying the MRCA.