New Cranford DNA Results
Hello Cranford Researchers,
As the administrator for the Cranford DNA project at http://ftdna.comhttp://ftdna.com, I would like to announce that we have new DNA test results that have shed more light on the Cranford roots.We have proven and documented two separate Cranford DNA lines in the Montgomery/Randolph County Areas.
This means if someone knew they had ancestors from the Montgomery/Randolph Co. NC area circa late 1700’s, but did not know which line you were from, a DNA test may determine that for you.In my opinion, that's big news.Those Cranfords intermingled quite frequently.
DNA test results have shown that descendants of Leonard Cranford (b1743 in Maryland, d.1830 Montgomery Co, NC) are in no way related to descendants of Sawney Cranford (b.abt 1780 Randolph Co, NC, d.1848 Randolph, Co, NC).Also, descendants of Kidd Christopher Cranford (b.1797, Randolph Co NC) are related to Leonard Cranford and not Sawney Cranford.
Some folks believe the father of Sawney Cranford is Samuel Cranford Sr.(b. 1746 Maryland, d.1822 Randolph Co).Our project needs DNA from a known descendant of Samuel Cranford Sr. or Samuel Cranford Jr (b.1792 d.1860 Randolph Co, NC).This person cannot be a descendant of Sawney Cranford.
If we have a sample from such a male descendant we can determine if Samuel Cranford is Sawney Cranford’s relative.Such a descendant would receive free testing upon verification of lineage if money were an issue (since the test costs about $150).
There has been a third line identified that may be descendants from the Cranford Lawyers that were in Onslow county in the mid-1600’s.A DNA sample from the “John and Elizabeth Wilkes Cranford” folks would be a good test for this.
Please help with the project.The more diverse results we have, the more we will know about our roots.Also, the more help we will be for folks that are not sure of their descedency.Some day they will be able to take the test and know who their ancestors were.
Have a good week-end, everybody!
Melody Moss
Cranford DNA Group Administrator
Please email me at melody(-at-)cranforddna.com
(replace the (-at-) with @).