DNA Testing

Because Achievements does not have the facilities for DNA testing we have teamed up with the best firm in the field, FamilyTreeDNA:

Family Tree DNA grew from a frustrated genealogist's desire to reconnect his own family. Recognizing the value of the earlier Thomas Jefferson & Cohanim (Jewish Priests) Y-DNA studies, the founders of Family Tree DNA convinced officials at the University of Arizona to unleash the power of their Anthropology department for genealogical purposes.

The company specializes in family re-construction projects defining the family Genetic signature and grouping unconnected "Genetic Cousins" together on your family tree. "Then the paper trail begins again after a 21st century push in the right direction" says founder and President, Bennett Greenspan. The company offers a series genetic tests. The most popular is the Y-DNA test which traces the line of descent from male to male to male in a straight line. Click for more details.

Their test seems to offer the tightest resolution in the market (using 12 markers) and sells at the same price as others offering less markers and fewer features and benefits. Family Tree DNA cites their main features and benefits as:

• Storing your DNA for your re-use when additional markers become available.

• Allowing for searches of surnames who have already tested with the service.

• Matching people in the customer list who match identically with the Y or mtDNA. Click here to see the company's statement on privacy.

• On-line technical support 14 hours a day, 7 days a week. This means that they can communicate in "real time" with people in Britain.