Group Administrator:
Curtis Bard - Email:
cbard1@verizon.net
Project Surnames
Bahr, Bahrt, Baide, Baird, Bairde, Bairt, Bar, Bard, Barde, Barr, Bart, Barth, Bayard, Bayrd, Beaird, Bear, Beard, Beer, Berard, Berd, Biard, Bierd, Bird, Byrd, DeBard, Hubbard, LaBard, LamBard, Lombard, Lombardi, LomBardo, MacInward, Ward
Current balance:
$0.00
Group General Fund
Project Background
This Web site describes a group study for ALL variations and branches of the BAIRD, BARD, & BEARD surname.
Announcing the New BAIRD, BARD, BEARD Y DNA Surname Project. We hope to attract other male, BAHR, BAHRT, BAIDE, BAIRD, BAIRDE, BAIRT, BAR, BARD, BARDE, BARR, BART, BARTH, BAYARD, BAYRD, BEAIRD, BEAR, BEARD, BEER, BERD, BIARD, BIERD, BIRD, MACINWARD, WARD (and all other surname varations) as participants who are similarly interested in this group project.
The evolution of languages, words and names has always been very interesting. An example of one of our immigrant ancestors is Archibald BEARD, whose sons often referred to themselves, and were often referred to by others (officially and unofficially) as BAIRD, or BARD. The entire branch of this family later became uniformly known as BARD. This 3 name (BEARD, BAIRD and BARD) variation phenomenon took place in only two generations, and after immigration to the USA! But what about all the other US variations that took place in other lines, and what about totally out of sight old world variations of the surname? For this particular line we have no European data, and are completely blocked concerning which surname variations were used in the old world.
Right now, at this point in time, there seems to be only one viable means to overcome the obstacles that name variation presents to ALL of us, and make any pre-immigration genealogical sense out of all of this... And that is DNA research. This is something, by its nature, has to be done by many of us together to get the results that can help us all. The cost of having a DNA Y test done is rather expensive for most of us ($99), but FamilyTreeDNA has set up a general fund that will match the contributions of any donations, which might help some people who are wondering if they should have the tests done (there are limitations and conditions). If you have ANY questions or reservations concerning this DNA Y study research, please feel free to e-mail the study administrator.
If you have a variation of this surname, and you are in a similar position concerning your old world or ancient genealogy, then you're in the right place! PLEASE join our group study and be tested, to try to find some answers concerning the evolution of these surnames and their variations.
I've encountered MANY name variations in my research of my own line - even in respect to official documents! I'm sure most of you could likewise relate name variation incidents and problems in your research history.
We consider this group study a CO-OP effort, so send us e-mail about your surname variation encounters, and/or comments for our RootsWeb DNA 'NEWS AND VIEWS' section, and PLEASE, Join our study today!
For more information on the BAIRD, BARD, and BEARD (and variants) DNA Y Group Study go to:
The RootsWeb DNA Y Group Study Web Page
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Y study or its findings, or if you wish to participate...
Contact www.FamilyTreeDNA.com
Or the Group Administrator:
Curtis Bard (cbard@adelphia.net)