The Tillinghast project seeks paternal (father's father's father, etc.) ancestors and descendants of Pardon Tillinghast, who settled in Providence, Rhode Island by 1645. The Tillinghast Surname DNA Project was established to create a growing database of DNA profiles of Tillinghast lineages to aid in genealogical research. Anyone with the last name of Tillinghast (or variant of) is encouraged to join. Please visit our website.