For a significant research project, Professor Bryan Sykes, the Oxford-based geneticist, will be collecting data in collaboration with NEHGS in the Boston area the week of September 14-18. He is interested in identifying documented descendants of early (pre-1700) immigrants to New England - and the more lines of descent from early New Englanders the participant has, the better. Professor Sykes would also like to hear from people who know, or suspect, that they have New England Native American ancestry.
People selected for this study will take part in a 1-2 hour meeting, possibly in their homes, and should be prepared to have their DNA tested. They must also be available for consultation (by phone or email) for feedback after the genetic results are available. Those participating should be available in the Boston area during the week of September 14-18.
If you meet these criteria and are interested in participating, please send the following information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- Your name and town.
- A brief summary of your New England ancestry including the patrilineal and matrilineal elements.
- If you have New England Native American ancestry, identify the tribe and briefly (100 words or less) summarize your documentation;
- Provide an estimate of what percentage of your pre-1700 ancestors lived in New England;
- When you would be available during the week of September 14-18.
- Your email address and telephone number during the week of September 14-18.
Those selected to be included in the project will be contacted via email.