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UPDATED 10 Dec 2020: Thus far we have several distinct groups of MORSE / MOSS y-DNA signatures represented in our growing study. These groups will be easy for you to identify in color-coded groups appearing in the chart at the bottom of this page. If you are interested in the Ebenezer Morse & Agnes Spiller Family page, click on http://user.mc.net/~jjmcard/index.html FTDNA has a new "tip" report that participants can access. Go to your personal FTDNA page and click on "Y-DNA MATCHES". Scroll down to the bottom and click on the "wrench" icons beside the names of the people you match. FTDNA will calculate the percentages for your match with that person. While you are on that page, may I suggest you opt to share your markers on y-search.org. You will see the link on the same page as your Y-DNA matches. To join the study, click on the Join This Group at the upper left and fill out the form. Joining any FTDNA surname group automatically qualifies you for FTDNA's discount on all kits ordered. The collection kit will be sent to you within two or three days. It contains two small vials with a small amount of liquid, two small scrubber like brushes, and a paper which you can sign to give consent to FamilyTreeDNA to give you and another person your names and email addresses in case you match and have both signed the consent form. I recommend signing the paper. It is to be included in the envelope when you send your DNA back to the company. The collection of the sample is very simple. Take the little scrubber and rub it vigorously on the inside of your cheek for 60 seconds. You want to be sure and get a good sample of DNA. Then place the scrubber inside the little vial and push on the plunger at the end of the scrubber and push the scrubber free and into the vial. Be sure you cap it well so it does not leak. Then wait at least 8 hours and do the same thing again with the other scrubber. Then mail to FamilyTreeDNA. It will be 5 to 6 weeks after you send it back before the results are sent to you, so send it back as soon as you can.