To initiate and coordinate Y-DNA testing of all males carrying the name of Carruthers or rooted to the same and link others not carrying the name where the DNA has a match.
To look at and clarify ancestral divisions within the Clan, based on locality or House, if and when they occur
To coordinate and assimilate these results with current genealogical data
To help promote and enhance our Clan history and pedigree in an accurate manner for the benefit of future generations
To feed into the general database of genetic genealogy, in order to enhance its understanding and improvements