Results
New Y-DNA-12 Markers have been posted on Kit numbers #74481 and #75597.
These two Jumper male participants are closely related (third cousins). A comparison was made of the two DNA samples, and the results confirmed the earlier paper trail research regarding the close kinship of these males. As a matter of fact, the two Jumper cousins were a perfect match with each hitting on 12 of 12 markers. One wonders what would happen if this comparison went to the next level, and the next... say Y-DNA-25, Y-DNA-37, or even the Y-DNA-67 Marker test.
Since the writer is the same person whose DNA results are shown under Kit#74481, we believe we have the authority to refine this test and request either Y-DNA-25, or the Y-DNA-37. We will check with our cousin about which refinement to request and we will get back with you on that matter later. What has been happening here is fascinating, but no surprises. But, we continued to study just a bit. We are not certain what we expected. But, FamilyTreeDNA predicted our Haplo Group will be R1B1.
If that prediction holds up to enhanced resolution tests, as we think it will, we will be well on our way toward refuting most of the misinformation about racial profile of the Southern Jumper line. The R1B1 is one of the most common European haplo groups and is generally found in Western Europe. Since it has been predicted we are an R1b1 type, a Native American is not likely to be on my paternal male line. But we still have some holes to plug. Maybe, I should go ahead and request an upgrade.