Welcome to Caperton surname DNA project!

Due to interest in the setting up some type of DNA database for Capertons, and with the valuable help of Marcia Behnke, Caperton.info is working with Family Tree DNA to establish a database for Caperton family DNA results. We are using Y-DNA testing which tests Caperton males only. The Y chromosome is passed from father to son unchanged except for minor mutations for 500 generations.

Family Tree DNA was chosen because as users of their software and many programs, most of us are already familiar with them and trust them. They are using the testing facilities at the University of Arizona and they have experts available to help us interpret the test results.

Family Tree DNA has been testing DNA for genealogists since 1999 at the University of Arizona. We have the opportunity to take advantage of the testing for a reduced fee for our Caperton surname project.
The above links take you to pages which explain the project in greater detail and provide links to order kits for having your DNA testing performed.
In addition to Marcia Behnke, special thanks go to Larry Jordan of the Jordan Family DNA project and Janice McGough of the Gordon Surname Project.
If you would like to see additional information on this topic, check out Oxford Ancestors