We believe that
it is usually
best to have a
single
surname project
serving a
logical grouping
of surname
spellings. (In
unusual cases,
we can assist in
resolving
difficulties or
arranging
another
project)
When you
Request a
Surname Project
through
WorldFamilies.net,
here is what
happens:
-
We first
check to see
if your name
(or its
"sounds
like"
variations)
is served by
a surname
project at
FTDNA
-
If a
surname
project
exists,
we'll
encourage
you to
utilize
it
-
If no
project
exists,
we'll
ask if
you want
to to be
involved
in the
administration
of a new
project
1. If
yes
- we
then ask
you if
you wish
for us
to
provide
you with
a.
our
sites -
with no
support
(you are
on your
own)
b.
our
sites -
with our
support
(we'll
help you
get
going
and be
available
to
support
you)
2. If
no
- we'll
manage
the
project
while
you use
it for
your
research
purposes
-
We'll then
arrange an
interlocking
set of
project
sites:
-
A project
site at
FTDNA, where
participants
can order
tests at the
group rate.
(FTDNA
provides a
wonderful
array of
services to
project
participants
and project
administrators.
They are the
industry
leader)
-
A project
site at
WorldFamilies.net,
where
project
information
is collected
and
presented to
project
members and
to the
public.
Often, the
Results
and
Patriarch
pages are
the most
visited.
-
A Family
Board and a
Pedigree
Forum for
the project
at
WFNForum.net,
where
project
members -
and the
public can
discuss the
project and
other issues
relating to
the surname
3.
If you are
involved in the
administration,
we'll provide
you with the
codes to access
and edit the
sites
To
Request a
Project,
send an
email to us,
telling us
the surname,
how you
would like
to be
involved,
and the name
and email
address you
wish to use.
We'll also
want to know
the spelling
variations
you wish to
include in
the project.
