2017 Kinnick DNA Results

2017 Kinnick DNA Results

 

 

Good news from recent DNA analysis of Kinnick descendants is worth sharing here, and shouting about, quite frankly. AncestryDNA tests now show that all descendants of the Kinnick lines, from William Kinnick, Sergeant Major in the Revolutionary War, and his family, are indeed related genetically.

While we still have not been able to determine the exact common ancestors and lines, tests on over a dozen (and growing) descendants of several of the lines all confirm the genetic relationship. We’ve all hoped and wanted it to be true, but now we have the scientific evidence.

What fun! Thank you, AncestryDNA and everyone who has tested. Have you tested yet? The results are full of interesting opportunities for more research. Join the fun!


Families are Forever!! ;-)

KINNICK One-Name Study registered with global Guild - and Update

KINNICK One-Name Study registered with global Guild

... and Update 

We previously reported officially starting a KINNICK (with KENNICK variant) one-name study at the "Kinnick One-Name Study Wiki" - a collaborative platform for multiple person input and global access.

1. We have now taken the next step and registered at and joined the global "Guild of One-Name Studies" so that anyone around the world who undertakes research on the KINNICK surname (or the KENNICK variant) will be able to know we are here and interested in sharing research as well as sharing contact with them.

2. The KINNICK DNA Project is also alive and well, seeking additional DNA tests of Kinnick descendants at Family Tree DNA to strengthen the growing database to compare with other potential family members around the globe. We especially seek yDNA37 tests from the direct male lines but also welcome Family Finder Testing and Full mtDNA Testing the Project, as well. Thank you for your participation.

3. Updates have recently been made to the KINNICK branches of both the FamilySearch Family Tree and the WikiTree Family Tree online. These are the two 'universal' trees in which we are actively participating. You are welcome and encouraged to view and comment on either or both, of course.

4. The "2003 Kinnick Genealogy Book" Online recently celebrated its tenth anniversary.

5. Comments below, or to email: billsmith2003 at gmail.com, are requested and welcome. My mother was a KINNICK, for those who may be newly arriving at The KINNICK Project. Welcome! ;-)


Families are Forever!  ;-)

FamilyTreeDNA Surname Project

FamilyTreeDNA Surname Project

I have initiated the process of creating a Kinnick Surname Project with the Family Tree DNA testing facility - this group tests more people than any other.

I have the first Kinnick volunteer, from the 'John and Mary' - MD>OH>IL>IA group.

I now need to identify a Kinnick male from the 'John and Ann' - MD>NC>IN group.

Please leave a comment, or send me an email, if you are a direct male descendant with a surname: KINNICK from that second group. Thank you!

For references see:
http://thekinnickproject.blogspot.com/2010/03/some-dna-information-to-check-out.html
and, http://thekinnickproject.blogspot.com/2010/03/kinnick-surname-project-ydna-have-you.html

Families are Forever!  ;-)