The purpose of this surname project is to catalog paternal yDNA tests and where possible to group matches into family groups.

Anyone with a yDNA test has a Matches section available tothem on their personal Family Tree DNA dashboard.  Those matches are limited to the people with whom you share your yDNA.

This surname project allows you to look at other families that share the surname but are not in your immediate yDNA match list,  along with those that are.

Additionally, we will allow the public to review the yDNAtest results.

The project is located at:

https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/council-counsell

Family Groups:

In the Background section of the project site we will listFamily Groups with a brief outline of the genealogy as presented by members and what may be documented through traditional genealogy.

In the Results section will list findings revealed by the comparison of the supplied yDNA results

Because many lines of a surname may trace to the same ancestor, this project will show any discrepancies.

Membership:

The membership of this surname project is limited to those supplying a yDNA test. You will need a 37, 67, or 111 marker yDNA test to joinand participate meaningfully. We recommend 67 markers and above.

Online Discussion:

The beta version of the project includes an online discussion board. We ask that you limit discussion on the timeline blog to yDNAand the testing process. There are many other sources for discussion of ‘paper’genealogy. This location is unique to identifying matching yDNA paternal lines.