The goal of the project is to create a permanent database of all the main Van Zandt family lines that arrived in America before 1820. Hopefully, ALL those who are UNCERTAIN about their Van Zandt roots will take the test. Eventually, as more and more people join, the project should make it possible for ALL participants to identify their founding Van Zandt family lines. DNA testing results don't get out of date and they are very accurate. Even if there is no match for a participant today, there could be a match tomorrow as more and more people take the test. The key is to get your DNA data on file so that time is not wasted going down the wrong genealogical trails. This DNA test requires an all male-line descendent from the Van Zandt line's founder, i.e. participants must be males who have the Van Zandt, Van Sant, Vanzant, Vinzant name. Hopefully, female descents can find a Van Zandt cousin who can act as a DNA donor for their line.