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The Sprague DNA Project uses Genetic Genealogy as a supporting tool for genealogical research on the Sprague and Sprague-derivative surnames including Sprag, Sprage, Spragg, Spragge, Spraggs, Spraggue, Sprags, Sprake, Sprig, Sprigg, Sprigge, Spriggs and any other variations not listed.

What test should you order?

Due to test results indicating the Spragues belong to the most popular Haplogroup, R1b, the Project Administrator recommends the 37-marker or 67-marker test.

Please note that The Sprague DNA Project will no longer publish new results from 12-marker test kits. Results are too generic for our surname and do not contribute to the project. This policy is intented to discourage future members from purchasing a test with false expectations.

You may upgrade your test from 12 markers through the upgrade option found on the Order page of this site. The Sprague DNA Project does not receive compensation for recommending higher marker tests or for using their company, unfortunately.

 

Two $50 Grants for Spragg DNA Testing Available The Sprague DNA Project received a generous donation by one of our members, Duff Sprague. If you descend from the Spragg line, you may be eligible for a $50 discount on your test kit. (Note: Sprague or other surnames could descend from a Spragg line.) Only two grants are available, so act now! Since this is a donation to encourage participation, please request this grant only if you require financial assistance to participate. Thank you. Contact the Project Administrator for more information.

 

Genetic Genealogy

What exactly is Genetic Genealogy? Good question!

The following link will bring you to a simple story or example of what Genetic Genealogy or Y-DNA testing is all about. Genetic Genealogy and Telephone Tag.

There are two types of DNA tests now available for genealogical testing: the Y-chromosome (Y-DNA) test and the mitochondria (mtDNA) test. A direct female line can be traced by testing mitochondria DNA. However, since we are presently interested in tracing surnames, which are usually passed from father to son, the testing of the Y-chromosome DNA is what we are interested in. For more information on DNA and Y-chromosome testing see DNA 101 from the Blair DNA Project.*

The Sprague DNA Project is working in cooperation with The Sprague Project - the premier genealogical web source for the Sprague and Sprague-derivative surnames.

 

*Used with permission from blairgenealogy.com

DNA testing is an excellent supplement to standard genealogical research by offering a scientific verification of your lineage.

Have you hit the proverbial "brick wall" of research? DNA testing can point you in the right direction by identifying common DNA markers between males in your line and males with common ancestors.

Questionable sources and possible assumptions in your lineage can be a huge waste of time. DNA testing is able to identify bad lines thus saving you precious hours or even years of research.