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Group Administrator: Cahir Tierney otighearnaigh@eircom.net

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Project Background:

Those interested in family history build genealogical charts using many different and varied sources. Today one avenue of proving if two people are related is by means of DNA and this method is being used more and more by genealogists as an ‘extra tool’.
In recent newsletters I had mentioned my interest in setting up a Tierney Clans Society Y-DNA project. This project is specifically male orientated - and this is not because I am chauvinist or anything like that. The Y chromosome is passed from father to son unchanged, except for a mutation about every 500 generations. This makes it an ideal tool for a multiplicity of genealogical and related possibilities. The Y chromosome will provide a genetic finger print consisting of 12, 25 or 37 numbers or markers, depending on the test type selected. By comparing this finger print with other male clan members we can determine who is related to whom. This may prove very beneficial in tracing ancestors. If, for example, my genetic finger print matched others then this would mean that we were related and had a common ancestor and, further, if I know that my ancestor came from a particular area then all those who matched mine would also know that they sprung from this common ancestor and would be able to pinpoint their area of research more accurately. It would also mean that there would be a greater number of people all searching, with certainty, for the route back to a common ancestor so research could be shared and thus avoid duplication?

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Project Goals:

The following are some of the objectives of the Tierney Clans Society DNA Project.

1) Identify others who are related and in this way we can pool research better and so fast track results.

2) Prove or disprove theories regarding ancestors. We have ascertained that there are 3 main Tierney septs and one sub-sept. There are many thoughts as to the origins of this Tipperary sub-sept and DNA would really put discussion to rest.

3) Solve brick walls in your research caused by the lack of pre 1850 documentation in Ireland.

4) Determine a location for further research.

5) Validate existing research.

Project News:

I have set up this project for the reasons outlined. I am now seeking volunteers for the project. I am calling on all males of Tierney descent to make contact with me at the address shown to discuss how to proceed. This is a most important project for all of Tierney descent so I would earnestly urge you to really consider taking part.