DNA Links

Links to help you find more information and to join a surname group

For more information on DNA see the following excellent cites:

• Relative Genetics
• Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation
• DNA Heritage
• Family Tree DNA

The three really good databases for searching:

• YBase
• YSearch
• SMGF

Everyone can participate! To participate you need to have a DNA test at a reputable company. There are several good companies. Parker Surname Projects have been established at the following companies:

• Parker Surname Project at Relative Genetics (Greg Parker Coordinator). I am also the coordinator for the surnames Baalsen, Cooley, Dalton, Ferguson, Halverson, Parker and Rodeback.
• Parker Surname Project at Family Tree DNA (Dennis West Coordinator). I am also the coordinator for the surnames Baalsen, Cooley, Halverson, Parker and Rodeback.
• Parker Surname Project at DNA Heritage (Greg Parker Coordinator)

A Parker specific forum has been established to allow you to communicate with others about genealogical, historical and DNA. You are welcome participate.

• Parker Forum (Greg Parker Moderator)

There are several ways to participate:

• Go directly to the "Parker Group Join Page" at Relative Genetics. (Choose appropriate surname group Baalsen, Cooley, Dalton, Ferguson, Halverson, Parker, or Rodeback. )
• Go directly to the "Parker Surname Group" at Family Tree DNA. (Choose appropriate surname group Baalsen, Cooley, Halverson, Parker, or Rodeback. )
• Go directly to the "Parker Surname Group" at DNA Heritage.