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We have now received back three tests and have seen the results of an additional test at the Ancestry DNA company. One of the four tests was a big surprise, since it revealed a completely different haplotype from the first test. This means that the man involved does not descend from the same Piggin forefather as the other three men, though all four have roots in the Midlands of England.
The haplotypes finding implies that all future DNA tests of Piggin(s) men will fork into one or the other group. It may be that there will turn out to be three or even more groups. We just don't know yet, so it is urgent for other Piggin, Piggins and Piggon men to join us to get tested.
Family Tree DNA's price tag for the 37-marker test is $149, which is good value for money. You are getting data that remains usable in perpetuity. To order your test kit click on the "Request to Join This Group" link in the blue sidebar on the left. Enter your address and other details.
We have also established a Piggin General Fund to accept donations in any currency via credit card or Paypal. These funds will be held in trust at the testing company, and only used to sponsor test kits for those key males who would otherwise be unable to afford the cost of testing themselves. We encourage you to make a donation.
If you choose to sponsor rather than test yourself, please click on the last link on the left, entitled "Contribute to the Surname Project General Fund". Please specify "Piggin Project General Fund" in the top box of the Donation form. You should also follow the "Request to Join this Group" link so you can see the scientific findings, but will obviously not need to order a test for yourself.
The haplotypes finding implies that all future DNA tests of Piggin(s) men will fork into one or the other group. It may be that there will turn out to be three or even more groups. We just don't know yet, so it is urgent for other Piggin, Piggins and Piggon men to join us to get tested.
Family Tree DNA's price tag for the 37-marker test is $149, which is good value for money. You are getting data that remains usable in perpetuity. To order your test kit click on the "Request to Join This Group" link in the blue sidebar on the left. Enter your address and other details.
We have also established a Piggin General Fund to accept donations in any currency via credit card or Paypal. These funds will be held in trust at the testing company, and only used to sponsor test kits for those key males who would otherwise be unable to afford the cost of testing themselves. We encourage you to make a donation.
If you choose to sponsor rather than test yourself, please click on the last link on the left, entitled "Contribute to the Surname Project General Fund". Please specify "Piggin Project General Fund" in the top box of the Donation form. You should also follow the "Request to Join this Group" link so you can see the scientific findings, but will obviously not need to order a test for yourself.