About us
The Spooner DNA Project dates from Dec 2015, and is actively seeking members. The goal of the project is to explore Spooner genetic diversity using the latest developments in genetic genealogy, and encourage communication between descendants. All males named Spooner (or variant spellings) are invited to join the project. Females can have a male Spooner relative (brother, father, uncle, cousin) tested as a representative of their family line. A test for at least 37 markers is recommended, in order to provide the best comparisons with others in the project.
If you have already tested with FTDNA, but are not yet a member of this project, click on the 'Join' tab above. Those who have Y-DNA results from other testing companies (Ancestry, DNAHeritage, etc) are welcome to join, by transferring their results to FTDNA. There are advantages to doing so, including matching your results against the full FTDNA database.
Members are encouraged to explore other DNA testing options, but it is best to ask for advice before ordering any advanced tests, so I can offer advice appropriate to your situation. Those who have already done SNP testing should also join the appropriate Y-DNA haplogroup project. Members with maternal-line (mtDNA) test results should join the relevant mtDNA haplogroup project.
If you have already tested with FTDNA, but are not yet a member of this project, click on the 'Join' tab above. Those who have Y-DNA results from other testing companies (Ancestry, DNAHeritage, etc) are welcome to join, by transferring their results to FTDNA. There are advantages to doing so, including matching your results against the full FTDNA database.
Members are encouraged to explore other DNA testing options, but it is best to ask for advice before ordering any advanced tests, so I can offer advice appropriate to your situation. Those who have already done SNP testing should also join the appropriate Y-DNA haplogroup project. Members with maternal-line (mtDNA) test results should join the relevant mtDNA haplogroup project.
The General Fund is an FTDNA feature that allows individuals to donate money for testing by other current or potential project members. Donations can be anonymous if desired.