About Us…

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Our Mission

“We strive to create a collaborative community for Guthrie researchers worldwide. By providing DNA interpretation and a central repository for lineage data, we transform individual family puzzles into a shared Guthrie legacy—one kit at a time.”

Guthrie Genealogy – What We Do

• Genetic Analysis: We interpret Y-DNA and autosomal results to identify and categorize Guthrie Family Groups worldwide.

• Lineage Verification: We bridge the gap between biological data and traditional records to confirm ancestral connections and correct historical errors.

• Collaborative Research: We provide a central hub for descendants to share findings, rule out unrelated lines, and solve genealogical brick walls.

• Education & Support: As volunteer administrators, we guide participants through the DNA testing process and offer insight into complex genetic matches.

• Preserving History: We maintain an extensive database and blog to document the diverse stories and migrations of the Guthrie diaspora.

The Team: Admins, Family Historians, and You

Ann Guthrie

Primary Admin & Blog Creator
WikiTree Name Study Coordinator.
Lineage: GFG2A – Branch A.
Expertise: Deep knowledge of all family groups, genetic genealogy & resourceful researcher.

Larry Guthrie

Project Founder & Co-Admin
Clan Guthrie USA Board Director.
Lineage: GFG1A – Branch B.
Expertise: Guthries of Middlesex, VA and the early colonial Virginia branches.

James Guthrie

Project Co-Admin
Involved since the early days of Y-DNA.
Lineage: GFG8.
Expertise: Colonial Virginia lineages, with a focus on Halifax County records.

Family Historians

Contributors
Avid family genealogists have already shared their ancestry and collaborated on research.
How to Join: Share your ancestral insights to expand our shared family narrative. Lead or work with a team.

YOU

The Missing Link
Whether you share a DNA result or a story about an ancestor, you are the most vital part of this project.
You are the breath of life in our collective research. Turning genetic data into a living family legacy.

How We Support Your Journey

Our administrators are experienced researchers acting as your guides. While we have a deep passion for Guthrie history, please keep the following in mind regarding our roles:

🤝 What We Can Do Together
  • Navigate the Data: We help you interpret DNA results and identify your specific Guthrie Family Group.
  • Verify Lineages: We review your tree for comparison against project data to ensure accuracy.
  • Strategic Sounding Board: Use us to brainstorm research theories or rule out unrelated lineages.
  • Community Updates: we share new discoveries and suggest corrections to the Guthrie record as they emerge.
📋 Important to Note
  • Volunteer Status: We are hobbyists, not certified professional genealogists or geneticists. We do this for the love of the Guthrie legacy!
  • Research Boundaries: We typically do not conduct individual, “from-scratch” family research for participants.
  • Beyond Requirements: While DNA project admins aren’t required to provide direct assistance or maintain a database this extensive, we choose to do so to help our community thrive.

🧬 Want to Get Involved?

Do you have a burning passion for Guthrie ancestry, DNA interpretation, or the thrill of the database hunt? We are always looking for fellow enthusiasts to help our community grow.

You can join us as a Volunteer Co-Administrator to:

  • Champion a Group: Become the dedicated coordinator for a specific Guthrie Family Group.
  • General Support: Lend a hand with overall research and site updates.
  • Share Expertise: Help others navigate their DNA results and family trees.

Ready to help? Contact Ann Guthrie to discuss how you can contribute.

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Relationship with Clan Guthrie USA

The Guthrie DNA Project and Guthrie Genealogy are independent of Clan Guthrie USA. While we are separate entities, we maintain a close and collaborative partnership.

  • Collaborative Efforts: Many of our admins serve on the Clan board, and we provide genealogy support for their global membership.
  • Unified Terminology: We share a standardized Family Group System to ensure Guthries everywhere are speaking the same “genealogical language.”
  • Open Access: Membership in the Clan is not required to participate in this DNA project or use our research resources.

A Note on Our Independence > We are volunteers and hobbyists just like you. We are not employees of Family Tree DNA, Ancestry, or any other genetics company. We receive no payment, kickbacks, or recruitment incentives. Every recommendation we make is based solely on our personal experience and our commitment to the Guthrie community.