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Early Texans DNA Project
The Early Texans DNA Project consists of those whose ancestors were in Texas by 31 December 1900.
The Early Texans DNA Project is a sub-group of the TXStateGS Project. The Early Texans DNA Project incorporates data from tests taken at Family Tree DNA when the test-taker joins the TxStateGS Project. Data from other testing companies can be incorporated when it has been uploaded to Family Tree DNA. The project goals are to:
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Study the DNA of descendants of early settlers to discover information that can contribute to Texas history including
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Determine which admixtures are found in living Texans today
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Link those admixture results to early colonies or settlements
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Learn which segments of DNA are shared with other descendants of early settlers of Texas
- Facilitate applicants for TxSGS certificate programs
- DNA matches support claims of descent from a common ancestor and can provide clues as to where to locate documentary evidence
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Many more exciting projects in the future
Join this project and contribute to our understanding of the Early Texans
1. If you tested at Family Tree DNA, login to your account then join the TXStateGS project
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hover over "Projects" then click "Join a project"
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scroll down to "Search by Surname"
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change the "Equals" drop-down box to "Contains"
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in the search box enter txstategs
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click on "TXStateGS" under "Matching Projects" when the search results are displayed
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click on the "Join" button and follow any additional instructions displayed
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you can include additional information (such as TxSGS heritage certificate numbers) with the join request and submit the form in step 3 below
2. If you tested elsewhere, please
- upload your data to the Family Tree DNA website (there is a small fee involved), then join the TXStateGS project at
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- upload your data to a third-party website (contact dna@txsgs.org for more information)
3. Submit the project application form found at http://www.txsgs.org/TSGS/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/TxSGS_DNA_application.pdf.