KNOWLES / KNOLES / NOLES
Family Association
Director:
Robert B. Noles
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KNOWLES / KNOLES / NOLES
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FTDNA KNOWLES SURNAME
DNA PROJECT
FAMILY TREE DNA
USE of FTDNA by the Knowles DNA Project By: Robert B. Noles The Knowles Surname DNA Project uses the company, Family Tree DNA (FTDNA), a company out of Houston, Texas founded in 2000 to obtain genealogical DNA testing. Bennett Greenspan is the President and Founder, Family Tree DNA. Robert B. Noles, the KKNFA Project Manager for the Knowles Surname DNA Project has interviewed Mr. Greenspan in person on multiple occasions concerning his company and DNA testing in general. FTDNA has been selected as the vendor for the Knowles Project, because FTDNA is the world leader and the only organization in the field of genetic genealogy that has been consistently developing the science that enables many genealogists from around the world to advance their family's research. Family Tree DNA is the pioneer and the world’s largest DNA company in the new field of genetic genealogy. FTDNA has the world’s largest comparative database with thousands of surnames for individuals who have already been tested for their Y-DNA profile. When a surname (or its variations) are already apart of a DNA Surname Project, like the Knowles Project, new participants receive a discounted ‘Group Rate’ for their Y-DNA tests. Neither the KKNFA, nor Robert B. Noles, has any financial connection to FTDNA.
DNA TESTING COMPANIES Nearly 90% of all genealogists obtaining DNA tests in support of their genealogical research have selected FTDNA. However you should be aware that there are now other good companies performing these tests for customers from all over the world. Including: Other important companies offering DNA tests for genealogical purposes are:
Robert B. Noles believes that FTDNA offers the best range of DNA tests, at the best prices and is clearly the most responsive to their customers. FTDNA uses the DNA testing and research lab of Dr. Michael Hammer at the University of Arizona. Dr. Hammer is one of the world’s leading geneticists. As of January 2005, FTDNA has performed Y-DNA tests for over:
Producing results for:
Please note that the results for participants identified in this report are identified by name and email address (where the participant has consented). In previous reports the participants were identified by a code number (FTDNA kit number). In the future, I hope to use the participant’s names to identify the results, but I must first secure their release to identify them by name. Most, but not all of the Knowles Surname Project participants, have already provided a release. DNA TESTING COMPANIES Nearly 90% of all genealogists obtaining DNA tests in support of their genealogical research have selected FTDNA. However you should be aware that there are now other good companies performing these tests for customers from all over the world. Including: The Knowles/Knoles/Noles Family Association (KKNFA) has established a Knowles Surname DNA Project with the Family Tree DNA Company. A Surname Project involves the testing of the male Y-chromosome to prove or disprove the direct male lineage along a surname line.
FTDNA has tested thousands of people since their inception. FTDNA currently has the largest database that enables people who match each other to be in touch, helping to quickly uncover common ancestors. While a family tree can be built out of a paper trail, the actual way of verifying relationships can only be done by DNA testing. Many times similar family names do not imply the existence of a true relationship and the sharing of a common ancestor. On the other hand, many people with different surnames have found to be related through DNA testing. This is why more and more people are testing their DNA with FTDNA. The testing via FTDNA includes having your results added to the FTDNA database. While the surname databases that are available on the Internet and Public Libraries will continue being a basic tool for genealogical research, the DNA Database Library will grow exponentially to become the ultimate resource for the confirmation of relationships. Another advantage of testing with FTDNA is that they keep your DNA stored for 25 years - at no charge - whether to check on additional markers that are discovered, in order to more precisely determine the time frame to a common ancestor, or to make it available for any other tests that you, and only you, may want to request. Family Tree DNA follows the most stringent guidelines for privacy: they control the DNA Database Library and test scores, while the Arizona Research Labs located on campus at the University of Arizona controls and maintains your genetic assets on behalf of FTDNA, safely storing it in a locked refrigerator. Therefore, there is a double safety net for protecting your DNA and its test results.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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