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Hi,
Varied and Assundry Family groups are seeking DNA particpants. We can procede tying
families together via Scientific biological research but it requires participants.
To date We have identified and 5 succinct groups of Calverts within the available samples.
There are 5 parties with whom DNA has not yet matched.
We have demonstrated that there are Colberts who are Calverts. We have found one family
line via DNA samples are working the origins of that family back to George Calvert b 1668
where a road block at the oldest known ancestor was
1803. This project is working.
As of now, after beginning the project in February, We have 23 active Particpants and the
DNA has been returned for 19.
We can procede and prove Calvert Family relationships but only through participation of as
many Direct MALE Calvert Descendents as possible.
There are those who have documented proof of Calvert ancestry and many other families who
are seeking origins. Contributors of both categories are needed.
I for example, need both the Calvert lines of Baltimore and those who have known origins
in PA and VA as I cannot identify the ancestor of Isaac Calvert.
My family origin may lie in MD VA Or PA. It may be Baltimore Calverts of VA from England
or Those who descend from the Calverts who migrated to the Colonies from Ireland and those
who apparently have origins in Scotland. There are other smaller subgroups which come from
Continental Europe.
The 25 marker test allows those with a common ancestor to demonstrated family
connectedness. We are already nearing the point with 7 family descents to begin thinking
about the 37 marker test for Calverts of Prince William County VA and likely origins to
Stafford and back to Maryland. BUT more Calvert descendent participants are needed.
I encourage you to find a male Calvert descendent for the DNA test, regardless of which
family line from which you descend. The cost of the 25 marker test is 169.00. It is a
worthy investment for all Calvert families who are interested in finding their origins.
Thanks
David Bell - Calvert Surname (sic) Project at Family Tree DNA