About us
We are working with Family Tree DNA to establish a database for Gammage/Gamage/Gamache family DNA results. We are using Y-DNA testing which will test Gammage/Gamage/Gamache males only. The Y chromosome is passed from father to son unchanged except for minor mutations for 500 generations.
Family Tree DNA has been chosen because many of us are users of their software and many programs, most of us are already familiar with them and trust them. They are using the testing facilities at the University of Arizona and they have experts available to help us interpret the test results. University of Arizona will put our test kits in a storage area so that we can come back for further tests i.e.. you did a 12 marker test and want to upgrade to 25 marker, or maybe you would like it to be tested for Native American markers etc. without having to go through the testing kit procedure again. They have security measures already in place to protect privacy. We will be identified by number, no name, etc. will be available except for ordering the testing kits. I want to stress however, that DNA results are really of no use to anyone by themselves. No one can take anything from them. They are only of use when you are comparing them to other DNA samples, such as this project. If you do not wish to be contacted by others that match your DNA, we can set it up so that I am the only one with your e-mail and if someone wants to contact you, I will send to you and you can contact them if you wish to do so. I will not be posting e-mail addresses on the site unless you specify that you want to be available for e-mail contact. For the females in the family, there is a mtDNA kit available. Information is in the FTDNA site, or email me the Group Administrator.
Family Tree DNA has been chosen because many of us are users of their software and many programs, most of us are already familiar with them and trust them. They are using the testing facilities at the University of Arizona and they have experts available to help us interpret the test results. University of Arizona will put our test kits in a storage area so that we can come back for further tests i.e.. you did a 12 marker test and want to upgrade to 25 marker, or maybe you would like it to be tested for Native American markers etc. without having to go through the testing kit procedure again. They have security measures already in place to protect privacy. We will be identified by number, no name, etc. will be available except for ordering the testing kits. I want to stress however, that DNA results are really of no use to anyone by themselves. No one can take anything from them. They are only of use when you are comparing them to other DNA samples, such as this project. If you do not wish to be contacted by others that match your DNA, we can set it up so that I am the only one with your e-mail and if someone wants to contact you, I will send to you and you can contact them if you wish to do so. I will not be posting e-mail addresses on the site unless you specify that you want to be available for e-mail contact. For the females in the family, there is a mtDNA kit available. Information is in the FTDNA site, or email me the Group Administrator.