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Click here to read an article by Judy G. Russell about why you might not have any close Y-DNA matches.

Analyzing samples spanning over a millennium, researchers looked for genetic differences compared with Egyptians today. They found that the sample set showed a strong connection with a cluster of ancient non-African populations based east of the...

Member Tests in Progress at FTDNA as of 6/21/2017

Due Date, Batch #, Kit #, Type of Test

06/28/2017, 689, 71714, Family Finder

07/03/2017, 751, 644829, Family Finder

07/05/2017, 752, 698272, Y-DNA 111

07/17/2017, 755, 704877, Y-DNA 37

07/24/2017,...

Here is a link to a fun website that shows you how many people in the United States have exactly the same first and last name that you do.  This does not have much to do with genealogy or DNA but it is interesting nonetheless.

Family Tree DNA is offering their 37 marker Y-DNA test for the reduced price of $139 from June 6th to June 18th.  Click here to order a test kit through our Phillips DNA Project which will guarantee your results will be included in our project....