First, I apologize if any of you get this message more than once. I am trying to get the
word out to as many Cassidy researchers as possible and may have duplicated some
addresses.
Last week an announcement about the Cassidy DNA project was posted to the Cassidy/Cassity
mailing lists. I'm exited about this. These DNA tests might be the only way for some
of us to link our Cassidy lines (of various spellings) in America to our ancestors in
Ireland.
Glenn Perdue says this: "When we attend the Cassidy Clan Reunion in Ireland next year
I hope to be able to obtain some DNA samples while there, in an effort to establish some
links. To that end we will be soliciting funds to cover the cost of at least three tests
for DNA matching. Family Tree DNA will receive the contributions and manage them for us.
You might encourage the visitors to your web site to participate in the Project. If not
participate at least contribute to the effort by a donation of any amount."
Here are more details about the Surname Project General Fund. The General Fund was created
as a tool to be administered by Family Tree DNA, so that it is not a burden to the Group
Administrator:
a) Family Tree DNA collects/disburses the money and keeps a log under the General Fund
link in the GAP
b) The Group Administrator tells FTDNA to which kit we should apply funds.
c) We have created a self-explanatory page to be used by those who want to make a
contribution to their family DNA project:
www.familytreedna.com/contribution.html
Linda