BUMPUS/BUMPASS SURNAME DNA PROJECT

ABOUT THE DNA PROJECT

The BUMPUS Surname DNA Project was established to create a growing databank of DNA profiles of male BUMPUS/BUMPAS (& VARIANT SPELLINGS) descendants to aid in genealogical research. DNA analysis can assist in supporting or refuting the premise that two or more participants descend from a common ancestor.

Our initial objective was to determine if the descendants of Edouad Bumpus of Plymouth, MA and Robert Bumpass of Tar River, Caswell Co. NC were descended from a common ancestor. To meet this objective, we tested two known descendants of each of these two ancestors, along with one descendant of William Bumpass of Hanover Co. VA, two descendants of William Bumpus of Bedford & Campbell Co’s. VA, and one descendant of a Bumpus family in Ohio whose oldest known ancestor had been born in NY. The results of this initial testing are posted below.

Other males who wish to participate in the project are welcome to join. If you have an unsolved roadblock in your Bumpus genealogy, DNA testing can provide an additional tool to aid in focusing your research if you match with another participant in the project.

For technical information on DNA testing in genealogy please visit DNA 101
http://blairgenealogy.com/dna/dna101.html

TESTING LAB:

Family Tree DNA (FTDNA), affiliated with Dr. Michael Hammer and the University of Arizona, will be testing the Y-chromosome for genetic matches between males. Results are placed in FTDNA's Y-DNA database and when 2 people show the same identical results, the lab will inform both parties (provided both signed the FTDNA Release Form). Project participants will receive a certificate and report from the lab generally describing Y-DNA sequencing and the meaning of the probability between matches.

Please visit the FTDNA web site for more information and an explanation of Most Recent Common Ancestor (MRCA).
http://www.familytreedna.com/

HOW TO JOIN THE BUMPUS DNA PROJECT

The lab tests the y-chromosome which is passed down through an unbroken male lineage (father to son to son, etc.), so you must be a male with the Bumpus or variant spelling surname to participate. In order for a female to determine her paternal ancestry, she must use the y-chromosome of a male on her father's side - her brother, father, father's brother, grandfather, etc.

The following Y-chromosome DNA tests are available. Please see the FTDNA web site for availability of other types of DNA testing.

Y-DNA12 (12 marker test for $99)
Y-DNA25 (25 marker test for $169)
Y-DNA37 (37 marker test for $229)

The 12 marker test is best at ruling out relatedness with another participant. The 25 marker test is more refined. And FTDNA is now offering the 37 marker test. Whichever you choose now can always be upgraded later for an additional fee as shown below:

Y-DNA12to25 for $90
Y-DNA12to37 for $149
Y-DNA25to37 for $59

DNA collection kits, which involve a painless swabbing of inside the cheek, will be sent to participants directly from the lab. Your payment is remitted to the lab with the completed kit.

To join the Bumpus Surname DNA Project.
http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_join.asp?code=Q27154
or
Contact us for more information.
Barbara Good
BWGood@aol.com


DISCLAIMER, CONDITIONS AND AGREEMENT

The Bumpus Surname DNA Project organizers have no commercial affiliation with any profit making organization and receive no compensation for services or expenses involved with the project. At present, this web page is maintained for posting DNA results and pedigrees of participants who choose to make their information available.

Although the Bumpus Project has arranged for discounts at FTDNA, that by no means suggests a business partnership or other relationship between the Project and the Laboratory. All funds are payable only and directly to the Laboratory. The Bumpus Project will not be the recipient nor steward of any DNA samples and has no responsibility for their care, handling or return to participant, nor duty to act on behalf of Participant in mediation of any dispute between the Participant and the Laboratory.

While a match between two participants may indicate that they share a common male ancestor, it will not identify the specific ancestor and there is no guarantee that every participant will match another participant.

By participation in the project, the participant agrees to all conditions of the Project.

FIRST RESULTS OF BUMPUS DNA TESTING

Note that most participants have tested for only 12 markers on the Y-chromosome. Two participants have tested for 37 markers, and although these two have four mutations (differences in marker number) they are considered to be descended from a common ancestor, probably between 300-500 years ago.

Kit # DNA Results

DESCENDED FROM WILLIAM BUMPUS OF BEDFORD &
CAMPBELL CO’S. VA
3900--- 122415111114121212131328
3901--- 122415111114121212131328

THE FOLLOWING ALL MATCH AND ARE DESCENDED
FROM A COMMON ANCESTOR

DESCENDANTS OF EDOUAD BUMPUS, PLYMOUTH, MA
3896--- 132314111014121212131329
3895--- 132314111014121212131329
1791011112415192915161819
111119241814171736361412

DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT BUMPASS OF CASWELL CO.,NC
3899--- 132314111014121212131329
1791011112415193015161819
111119241815171736371512
3897--- 132314111014121212131329
27721--- 132314101014121212131329

DESCENDANT OF WILLIAM BUMPASS OF HANOVER CO. VA
3898--- 132314111014121212131329

DESCENDANT OF BUMPUS IN NY-OHIO
3902--- 132314111014121212131329

CONTACT: BWGood@aol.com for information about the Bumpus Surname DNA Project

DNA LINKS

Family Tree DNA
DNA 101
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