DNA Project

The DNA Project was set up in 2008 to try to discover links between Worthington lines where none could be found in existing paper records. Family Tree DNA (FTDNA), the testing company was chosen because, at the time, it lad the largest database for yDNA which, because it is passed from father to son and not to daughters, is of particular interest to genealogists tracing their male ancestors.  None of the other DNA testing companies, Ancestry, 23andMe, My Heritage provided such detailed analysis of yDNA.  FTDNA do accept some data from the other companies.  We recommend initially testing at 37 markers, although FTDNA do also offer tests at 111 and 700 markers and also mtDNA which is passed down through biological females.

A number of expected and some unexpected results have come to light and are now displayed in Genetic Groups which have subdivided the old Haplogroup divisions into smaller more closely related groups.  The FHS website has the claimed patrilineal lines of descent of most of the members of the Project.

The Project is registered with the Guild of One Name Studies through whom we can obtain test kits at a discount (currently £65.00 for 37 markers) for a male Worthington.  The Project Administrator is happy to answer any questions that he can and contacts all new members regarding their research.