Why use DNA to help in DNA Research

Why use DNA to help in DNA Research
… or, what’s wrong with the way we’ve always done it?

Why you should seriously consider using DNA to complement your research.

• It can provide additional proof of your family lineage.
• It can validate questionable portions of your research.
• It can help you extend your knowledge of your family lineage further back in time.
• It can eliminate unnecessary and fruitless research on unrelated lines.
• It can save you money.
  • If the information saves you one trip out of town, it has paid for itself.
  • Knowing where NOT to research can save you time and money.
  • Compared to the costs of travel, lodging, meals, copying and other expenses associated with traditional research, a DNA test is a small but potentially invaluable resource.
• DNA isn’t subject to the errors so often encountered in traditional research — it is a permanent record of your ancestors they have bequeathed to you, and no one can change or falsify it.
• The additional proof offered by DNA can provide a level of confidence in your family history research that was previously unavailable.

• 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:
  • Cloud DNA at Family Tree DNA.
    
  • Cloud DNA "Activity Feed" (aka "bulletin board" – must log in).
    
  • Cloud DNA Results.
  • FTDNA Y-STR Results 'Colorized'.
  • FTDNA Y-SNPs.
  • FTDNA Y Map.
  • FTDNA mtDNA Results.
  • mtDNA map.

• Interesting and informative web sites.

• Contact – Email the Project Administrator with your questions.

• * 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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