Member Count
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Description
The McCracken Surname DNA Project began in September 2003 with Dr. Pat Oliver, PhD serving as the first Group Administrator. The Group Administrator is a volunteer position. The Group Administrator interprets members genetic results with tools provided by Family Tree DNA. The Group Administrator also has an interest in the history and genealogy of a particular surname.
When combined with traditional paper research and genealogical websites material, DNA analysis is a powerful tool to include in the genealogist’s toolbox. Genetic testing doesn't replace traditional genealogical research but can in most instances confirm, expand and compliment your knowledge about the history of your family.
The McCracken DNA Project members come from Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, United States and Wales.
Requirements
A Surname Project traces members of a family that share a common surname. They are of the most interest in cultures where surnames are passed on from father to son like the Y-Chromosome. This project is for males taking a Y-Chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) test. Thus, the individual who tests must be a male who wants to check his direct paternal line (father's father's father's...) with a Y-DNA12, Y-DNA37, Y-DNA67, or Y-DNA111 test and who has one of the surnames listed for the project. Females do not carry their father's Y-DNA. Females who would like to check their father's direct paternal line can have a male relative with his surname order a Y-DNA test. Females can also order an mtDNA test for themselves such as the mtDNAPlus test or the mtFullSequence test and participate in an mtDNA project. Both men and women may take our autosomal Family Finder test to discover recent relationships across all family lines.
Surnames In This Project
Carlisle, Fowler, Frasher, Hall, Hensley, Jones, Law, Lenares, MacCracken, McBride, McClelland, McCracken, McCrackin, McCreary, McDowell, McFarlane, McMahon, McMasters, McMeekin, McMurray, McReaken, Mills, Mitchell