Genealogists and others with the surname SYMES, SIMS, SIMMS or variants are invited to join this Y-DNA project. You need a male family member to participate in the Y-DNA portion of the project. So far, we have families most frequently exploring Y-lineages from various places in Britain, Ireland and Scotland. If you know your 'place of origin' you will be especially welcome. The more participants the better the outcome. For more information, email Jim Sims at jimsims@sbcglobal.net or Alex Buchanan at abuchana@utas.edu.au No personal details such as your health or medical status are revealed by the Y-DNA portion of the project. Y-DNA is passed down virtually unchanged from your early patrilineal ancestors, hence its usefulness in genealogy.