Jackson Family Genealogy

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All Jackson DNA Project

This Jackson DNA Project is for all Jacksons, not just the Robert Jackson of Hempstead line!  Any Jackson looking to break down a brick wall is encouraged to look into this possibility!  And what an interesting new tool for genealogists this is turning out to be!

Two factors have been instrumental in helping determine if someone is connected to Robert Jackson's lineage:  the descendants of this line are fortunate that well documented descendants have participated in the testing so that other Jacksons have DNA material to compare and match to.  Secondly, the characteristics of the Hempstead line are distinct from other Jackson lines which makes it readily ascertainable IF (not where) they are connected to this line.  It verifies if they are looking in the right line and can be used to bolster circumstantial evidence when documented evidence is lacking.  DNA tests can also provide absolute evidence of non-relatedness and save a researcher years of futile inquiry.

The material on this page is maintained by Jack McAnally with help from Kyle Atkins.  I am grateful for their continued interest and expertise concerning DNA research.  This page would not be possible without their participation. 

If anyone is interested in ordering a test kit, it is recommended that you contact Jack for certain details before ordering your kit.

The Genetic Genealogist

'Why we need you!' - by Mary Harkey Russell
Unlocking Genealogy with DNA - what it can do
Why the Database Size is essential - as of Sep 2009 FTDNA has 294 Jackson men tested to compare to
Using the Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) Resources Help for navigating Family Tree DNA's website
Frequently Asked Questions - and the answers from FTDNA  (Family Tree DNA)
FamilyTree DNA Home Page  and access the RESULTS page: FamilyTree DNA All Jackson Project - the website of the lab that maintains the records
Introduction to Genetics of the Hempstead Jackson Lineages by Jack McAnally

Chart #2 revised 2/18/10!
There are now three DNA Charts showing the folks who have been tested and proved to be descendants of Robert Jackson of Hempstead, Queens County, New York. These are working documents with what is known and which key marker values may provide 'proofs' in the future.   It is a way to ease keeping multitude of important bits, relationships and possibilities in the mind of the "genetic genealogist".  These charts have been moved from this website and now reside offsite at Google.docs. You will need to register for a free Google account to view these charts. This will enable Jack to keep the charts up to date much easier.  Since the charts will be constantly updated as needed, there will be no point in having a dated highlight revision notice and these highlights will no longer show.  Those interested should know to check the charts often.  All three of these charts have been prepared by Jack McAnally and questions should be emailed to him.
       Chart 1 - Robert's descendants with known Connections  Proved by genealogy and/or circumstantial evidence PLUS DNA
       Chart 2 - Robert's descendants Broken Branches, Connection to the line is unknown -  DNA has proved these folks are Hempstead Jacksons; and we are looking to discover where their earliest known ancestor connects to the known line.
       Chart 3 - Results Page: Hempstead DYS - A spreadsheet of all Hempstead related Jacksons, showing the actual alleles (values) for each DYS # with mutations noted in red. Col. John Jackson's Y-DNA or the Hempstead Ancestral Values are noted in blue. There are two columns on the far right that note the total mutations and genetic distance for each participant.

Yahoo discussion group 'Jackson Genealogy' - Join other Jacksons interested in DNA testing. Still have questions?  Ask them here but read the above Frequently Asked Questions first!

Find your genetic cousins worldwide - independently of which testing service you have used!  At each web site noted below you can search using just the surname "Jackson" which will identify every participant with that surname.  Many of those listed will have published their pedigree or patriarch and some will have noted their email address so that you can make contact.  Oxford Ancestors does not allow you to access their database unless you are a paying participant but they do have a forum/message board at http://www.forum.oxfordancestors.com/ that can be used to attempt to make contact with a person of interest.
       Family Tree DNA  (home of our Jackson Project)
       Sorenson Molecular Genealogical Foundation
       DNA Heritage
       Oxford Ancestors  (English site)  (link updated 16 Oct 2009)

Link to a free, downloadable e-book "I Have the Results of My Genetic Genealogy Test, Now What?"   Download and read at your leisure. 

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