The Sutherland DNA Project at FamilyTreeDNA is open to both males and females. Women should submit atDNA (autosomal DNA) such as the FTDNA Family Finder or AncestryDNA. Men may submit an atDNA profile but y-DNA is preferred. The Y-chromosome is passed from father to son. Continue reading →

The Y-chromosome is passed down from father to son. Genealogists can trace direct paternal ancestry back hundreds of years by identifying unique attributes in male Y-chromosome. The Sutherland DNA Project at FamilyTreeDNA is dedicated to comparing Y-DNA markers of male descendants of Sutherland, Sutherlin, Southerland (and related Clans/Septs) for genealogical and genetic purposes. Continue reading →