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Genetic Genealogy
DNA SURNAME PROJECT
CANNEY CANNY
KEANEY KEENEY KENNA KENNEY KENNY KINNE KINNEY KINNIE KINNY
McKENNA McKENNEY McKINNEY
& Other Variations
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A DNA surname project has been established for Keeney, Kinney and variations. This is the beginning of a long-term, international project to develop a DNA database for all researchers interested in these surnames. All males with the Keeney surname - or any of the other spelling variations - are invited to participate. The study involves testing a portion of the Y chromosome. This chromosome remains relatively unchanged for hundreds of years as it passes from father to son. Only males have the Y chromosome but female family historians are able to participate by submitting DNA from a male family member with the surname (father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, etc.).

By comparing your test results (a series of numbers) with others in the project, you can determine with a high degree of probability if you share a common ancestor (but not who that ancestor is). Testing is used in conjunction with traditional genealogy and participants are often able to focus their research efforts after testing. For example, testing could reveal if all the southern Keeney lines are related to one another, and/or to the northern Keeney lines. Eventually the study will establish DNA "signatures" for different lines - such as the "Dutch" line, the Henry Kinne of MA line, Scottish lines, Irish lines, etc. DNA results, including patterns that have emerged to date, can be viewed at the Participants ~ Results link at the project website.

The cost is $99 or $169 (plus mailing fee) depending on which test you choose. This is a special group rate; the project administrator is a volunteer and receives no compensation. You can order the test online, take it at home, and return it directly to the testing company. It is not a blood test, not a paternity test, not a forensic (crime) test, does not uniquely identify you, and reveals nothing about health matters.

Genetic genealogy is a new, fascinating, and complicated subject. If you are interested in learning more, start with the Frequently Asked Questions link at the project website. If you have additional questions, or are interested in participating now, email the group project administrator.

Georgia Kinney Bopp
gkbopp@hawaii.rr.com
DNA Project Website
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gkbopp/KINNEY/Research/index.htm
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