Surname DNA Project

 

This particular family DNA project began on March 8, 2004 by Debby Reagan. In her search for common ancestors, Debby found that there were many Reagan's who immigrated here to the US, particularly in New England. Especially as she found that certain records weren't always kept or were inaccurate. She had hit a brick wall only 4 generations back! Figuring that others may also have had the same difficulties she experienced; she decided that there must be a better way to find out much detailed outlets to collect genealogical information and found it at Family Tree DNA.

 

Reagan, Regan, Ragan, Ragon, Raogan, Riagain and the various other variations (including the O' and Mc/Mac) are welcome to join this project. Our goal is to find our MANY cousins & kin that fill out the branches of the Ua Riagain family tree. Hopefully, in becoming a participant in this survey, we'll all have a valuable resource to further the family's genealogical information.

 

There is a new DNA testing project called The Genographic Project that plans to map the route the human family took to populate our planet. This project will last for five years and is in a partnership with National Geographic and IBM with support from the Waitt Family Foundation and public participation through Family Tree DNA, the same company that is hosting the Reagan DNA Family Surname project.

Through the efforts of National Geographic and other outlets through out the world the general public can become a part of this project. If you are already a member of the Reagan surname DNA project you can or soon will be able to sign up for the Genographic project. The procedure is simple, all you have to do is logon to the Family Tree DNA website www.familytreedna.com type in your logon kit number and password and once you are in your personal page click on the tab “Genographic Project” for instructions.

There is a small fee to join the project which will go directly to the National Geographic Society who will use the funds to support local education and cultural preservation efforts to benefit the participating indigenous populations.

It is our hope at www.ClanReagan.org that many people with the Reagan/Regan/Ragan etc. surname will participate in this worthwhile project so that we will learn more about our ancient ancestors, help the National Geographic Society and become more aware, as a family, who we are.

Please contact the project administrator Debby Reagan to join and for more information.

And please feel free to visit our DNA Website at FTDNA