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As an amateur genealogist, I enjoy doing family history research. I have no science
background, but I accept the use of DNA test results as a tool for learning family history
combined with genealogical research techniques. Already in our Hull Surname DNA Study,
conventional research coupled with DNA testing is proving to be a very powerful method for
verifying family lines. Specifically, it is benefiting Hull families, but the
genealogical community, in general, in proving ancestry.
DNA genealogy can be a very valuable tool if applied properly and if its limitations are
clearly understood. A DNA test can provide solid direction and clues in a shorter period
of time for the family researcher, who most likely has spent a great deal of time and
money looking for bits and pieces of information that over the years resulted in far less
discovery and much frustration.
Are any of the many Hull* families living in colonial America in the 18th century like
Richard Hull of New Hampshire, Johann Nickel Holl of Pennsylvania, Benjamin Hull of North
Carolina, George and Joseph Hull or George Hull of Massachusetts, Peter Thomas Hohl of
Virginia, or Jesse Hull of Tennessee, related?
Which researchers should be collaborating because their lines have a common ancestor?
Can connections be made between the families in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Missouri, or
Kansas with those in Kentucky, Iowa, Michigan, or those who emigrated to Canada, and
elsewhere?
How many distinct Hull lines exist that are unique to common male ancestors associated
with your Hull surname?
Are the various Hull families from England or Germany related, and can families be traced
back to a specific location?
*Variant spellings of the surname, i.e., Hohl, Holl, Hoel, Holle
In order to answer the question whether there is mainly one, or there are many initiating
Hohl/Holl/Hall/Hull/Hoel ancestors, one will need broad participation by many from these
lines. For this reason alone, I would like to encourage as many of you as possible to
participate in this Study. You may find totally unexpected relationships with other Hull
lines.
Some further information about the Hull DNA project can be found at
http://www.hullsurnamednastudy.com