Cloud Surname Y-DNA Project

A proposal to use DNA to help solve some of the Cloud family ancestry mysteries was first proposed to the rootsweb Cloud surname email forum in October of 2002. In early 2005, the project found a sponsor in the Cloud Family Association and it is committed to making the resource available to anyone descended from the Cloud family, whether they are a member of the Association or not.

The focus of this project is on the use of the Y-chromosome portion of the DNA. Please visit the information pages on this site to read about how DNA is used in genealogical research, the types of tests available and what can be expected from them.

Information on the Project and the use of DNA in genealogical research, as well as information on how to join, can be found by following the links below.

• Cloud DNA Home.
• Why DNA - Ways in which DNA can help genealogical research.
• Goals - The reasons we're using this tool and what we expect from it.
• Guidelines - The procedures used and how to participate.
• FAQ - Answers to the most common questions about the use of DNA in genealogy.
• DNA Basics - A brief introduction to DNA and how it is used in genealogy.
• The DNA Lab - Information about the testing service that performs our DNA tests.
• The DNA Test - How the DNA sample is taken and what is done with it.

• We need You - Why we need you to join the Project.
• Project Rules - The simple requirements for successful participation.
• Registration - The Registration Form.
• Submit Pedigree - Submit your Pedigree Information.

• What to expect from your Y-DNA test:
  • Understanding - A guide to understanding the Project results.
  • Interpretation - Our best analysis of what the results mean.
  • Pedigree Chart - The lineages of our test participants.

• Cloud DNA Project Results:
  • The Data - The current results from our Project.
  • Cloud DNA at Family Tree DNA.
    
  • Cloud DNA "Activity Feed" (aka "bulletin board" – must log in).
    
  • FTDNA Y-STR Results 'Classic'.
  • FTDNA Y-STR Results 'Colorized'.
  • FTDNA Y-SNPs.
  • FTDNA Y Map.
  • FTDNA mtDNA Results.
  • mtDNA map.

• Interesting and informative web sites.
• FTDNA Site Map - A useful guide to our testing company's web site.

• Contact – Email the Project Administrator with your questions.
• Cloud DNA forum – Join the Cloud DNA email list.

• * Anyone descended from a Cloud family can join the Project.
• Participation is not restricted to Cloud Family Association members.
• * The Y-STR CLOUD Surname Project can only use data from men who are a descendant through the male-only line of a CLOUD male ancestor.
• Your pedigree is required to facilitate comparison and analysis of your data.
• See "Project Rules" for eligibility.

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Member International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG).