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Y-DNA testing for males with the BOYD and HAY surnames.

Goals are:

1) to establish genetic connections with cousins worldwide

2) to compliment genealogical research through genetics.

3) To prove or disprove various theories of the origin of the BOYD name.

4) To establish a genetic link with the BOYDs of Kilmarnock.

5) To establish a genetic connection with descendants of James BOYD who changed his name to HAY when he became the 15th Earl of Errol in 1758.

6) To research a genetic connection with Clan Stewart.

Here's how it works:

1. You order a DNA kit from FTDNA.
2. They send it to you with an invoice.
3. You collect your DNA sample
4. Sign the release form
5. Return it to FTDNA with payment.

Your anonymous ID will be entered into the database shortly after your DNA has been processed. Please be patient this does take some time. 4 to 6 weeks. You will be notified by email of the status of your test.

Cost:

It is highly recommended ordering the 25 marker YDNA test.

By participating in this project you will be charged only $169.00. Plus a small shipping fee. [About $2.00. Slightly higher overseas]

This is the lowest on the Interent that I could find. The fee charged covers only the cost of processing your DNA sample. All funds are retained by FTDNA. I am a volunteer.

It does not cost anything to order a DNA kit. You remit payment when you send your DNA sample back to the lab. You also have the option of paying in advance.

Why not be one of the first to participate?

This is the latest breakthrough in genealogy. It may be easier to prove a genetic connection to a BOYD ancestor or BOYD cousin than by the usual paper trail. Knowing that a genetic connection exists will help focus your research.

Your participation in the project is important . This is an international project to bring the BOYD clan closer together and track the migration of our ancestors and cousins.

Please Email me with any questions or concerns.