11th: A pattern emerges

With the full Y-DNA37 results now in for our latest recruit - Theo (S-7) we can see that the Irish contingent can be distinguished from their matching Southdean lineages by 576=20 and CDYb=39, as opposed to the modal values of 19 and 40 respectively.

As shown on Theo's page, our paper trails do appear to be beating the odds when compared against the theoretical Time to Most Recent Common Ancestor (TMRCA) percentages given by Family Tree DNA's scientific results without the paper trails.

The relevant supplementary pages have been updated (and a "like on facebook" button added to the footers - be the first!).

If you are direct male line SINTON and are thinking of joining in this voyage of discovery, now would be a good time.
Family Tree DNA have announced discounts until the end of December.
FYI the sale prices are:

Price for NEW KITS: Regular Price (Promotional Price)
YDNA37 $149 ($119)
YDNA67 $239 ($199)
mtDNAPlus $159 ($129)
Family Finder $289 ($249)
Price for UPGRADE:
Family Finder $289 ($229)

Orders must be in and paid for by Dec. 31, 2010, to receive this offer.

Any questions, just ask.
Otherwise simply follow the order test link to make sure any order is included in the project at the discount prices.

17th: TMRCA etc

The discussion pages have been updated, with the main change being the inclusion of 3 tables showing at various probability levels, the Time to Most Recent Common Ancestor (TMRCA) for what is turning out to be our one and only lineage - lineage 1.
The 75% table has the best match of theory with known paper trail (that of the connecting S-1 and S-2 Southdean SINTONs), but that doesn't mean it is necessarily as accurate for how the others connect.

Results table also updated to show a modal signature for lineage 1.

Also updated the Patriarchs page to include links where further information exists on the DNA Projects Portal, which latter pages have been updated to reflect the latest Irish results.

16th: There was an Irishman and a Scotsman....

Results in for the Irish contingent - and there's a match with the Southdean lineages!
Haven't had time to post or analyse, so you'll need to check the FamilyTree DNA Y DNA results tab to see them for the moment.

Nov 15, 2008: Patriarchs updated

Check out the Patriarchs page for revised descendancy charts that reflect my recent excavations of the Southdean records, old correspondence etc, prompted by the 12/12 match between Stephen (S-3) and both Peter and Lester.

Also included the Irish pedigree of the newest recruit to the project, Bob.

Wish google would hurry up and review the status of this blog and remove the Spam warning!
I requested the review several days ago now, and we're about 5 days over their promised 2-3 days to review.

New lineages added

DNA Projects Portal site updated to include lineages for both of the last two participants (Roy's Jedburgh line and Bob's Irish line).

Also combined the Southdean lineages, and added a brief note about why I've joined the John who married Alison HALL up to James SINTON and Barbara OLIVER of Clesleepeel, and connected Peter (married Janet DONALDSON) up to this latter James' father's assumed first marriage.

Nov 11, 2008: The Irish are coming

5th kit ordered, representing the Irish contingent.
See Bob's web pages.