We hope to use recent advances in Y-DNA testing for genetic genealogy. That is, we want to work together to find common male ancestors born in the surname era. Perhaps your Y-DNA matches can be used to find a common ancestor who can be documented using conventional genealogical methods?

If you have already taken a lower-level Y-DNA test, you may find it useful to upgrade to a more sophisticated level of testing. The more STR Markers tested, the more detail will be revealed, and the more recent and refined your haplogroup designation will be.