Invitation
We invite interested Hauri males, of whatever spelling, to have a yDNA test and share their results with us. The Hauri yDNA project uses Family Tree DNA, which will do the test, report the results and notify us (with your permission). Family Tree DNA uses the lab of Dr. Michael Hammer at the University of Arizona, who has done pioneering work in the field of genetic genealogy. To join the project or for more information, see Hauri DNA Project at Family Tree DNA.
- We are looking for paternal descendants of the Swiss Hauris and German and French Haurys, including descendants of Jacob Howry of Virginia. Most Swiss and German Hauri and Haury men should have the same y chromosome. A positive match would strengthen the evidence that all branches of the Hauri family have a common ancestor.
- We are looking for paternal descendants of Hans Howry, the 18th century Mennonite immigrant to Pennsylvania. The results will tell us how closely related the Virginia and Pennsylvania lines might be.
- We are looking for male members of Beromünster’s historic families (Baumli, Brandstetter, Dangel, Dolder, Ernst, Estermann, Frey, Herzog, Kopp, Lüthert, Maier, Röthelin, Schlee, Schumacher, Stauffer, Suter, Troxler, Vonarburg, and Weber). Some of those families probably have a common male line but adopted different surnames in the 13th century. The results could show whether the Hauris were one of a group of local families, or whether they came from elsewhere in Switzerland or Germany.
- We are looking for male members of the Scottish (Orcadian) Horrie, Horry, Hourie, Houry and Howrie families. The results will show whether there is a relationship with the Swiss family. The Scottish and Swiss families probably belong to entirely different male lineages.
- We are looking for male members of the French (Béarnese) Haurie, Haury, Horry and Hourie families. The results will show whether there is a relationship with the Swiss Hauris. The French and Swiss families probably belong to entirely different male lineages.
Test Procedure
Testing is easy. When you join the Hauri project, Family Tree DNA will send you a free test kit. A DNA sample consists of human cells. A decade ago, DNA tests required a blood sample. Today, the most common method of taking a sample is to use a swab to brush the inside of a person’s cheek. Some labs use mouth wash or chewing gum. The sample is then sent to the lab. You will be notified by email when your results are ready, typically just a few weeks.
Pricing
Current pricing (March 2010) is:
- 12-marker test $99
- 25-marker test $124
- 37-marker test $149
- 67-marker test $239
The more markers you have tested, the higher the quality of the result. If you order a lower number of markers now, you can upgrade later. The 12-marker test is sufficient to confirm a connection to any of the Hauris already tested.
