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Save on DNA tests from Family Tree DNA now through November 30. Please be aware that only the results of Y-DNA tests can be used to match families in our Phillips DNA Project. Here is a link to a page where you can order a test though our project so...

Family Tree DNA has announced an Early Bird Sale ending November 20th. Here is a link to a page where you can order a Y-DNA test through our Phillips DNA Project. Please be aware that only the results from the Y-DNA37 and Y-DNA111 tests can be used...

Family Tree DNA introduced a new tool last summer called Discover for those who have taken the Big Y test.

Their new Discover reports make it easier to learn where your father’s line came from and find interesting connections to other families,...

This is a quote from an article written by Bettie Cummings Cook:

"The Internet has developed a new group of family searchers. Unfortunately, theexperienced genealogist is in the minority. There is a new group of persons whoknow first how to use a...

Many Phillips in America firmly believe they descend from Phillips who emigrated from Wales. It is hard to say how this belief got started. It may just be the result of wishful thinking, because many Phillips in America would like to think they...