The Stiles and Stiles Autosomal DNA Projects continue to grow as more participants join our effort to use DNA testing to confirm, correct, and expand Stiles family genealogies.

The projects welcomed one new participant to each group in September and three additional participants in October 2026.

The results from every new tester have the potential to strengthen existing research, reveal previously unknown family connections, and help resolve longstanding genealogical questions.

Members are encouraged to add or update their family tree information, review their DNA matches regularly, and invite relatives to participate.

Project administrators and volunteers meet regularly to evaluate findings, share discoveries, and establish research priorities that advance the project's mission.

New participants and volunteers are always welcome. Opportunities to contribute include DNA analysis, genealogical research, communications, outreach, and member support.

The Stiles Project also maintains a General Fund through FamilyTreeDNA to help support testing opportunities for individuals whose participation may help answer important genealogical questions. 

Contributions are always appreciated and directly support the project's research objectives. We are especially grateful to the Stiles Family of America, whose generous contributions funded DNA testing for two winners of drawings held during the July Stiles Family of America Annual Meeting and helped provide Y-DNA test upgrades during October and November.

As participation grows and additional test results become available, the project will continue refining our understanding of Stiles ancestry while building stronger, more accurate, and better-documented genealogies for present and future generations.

Questions or comments? Please contact Project Administrator Debbie Stiles-Lusk at debbie.stileslusk@gmail.com