« on: Sunday 26 May 19 10:13 BST (UK) »
A United States DNA project is giving out free YDNA kits to Males in England with this surname.
A John Clay arrived in Virginia from England in 1613 on the Treasurer Ship. Now members of the American Clay Family Society have traced their roots back to him. However, they do not know which part of England he came from and they are hoping this test will lead them to the answer.
If you would like to take part, or know of anyone of this name who would like to take part, write to:
There is a (male) contact name given in the FamilyTree magazine but I don't know if I am allowed to give this on here)
30 Mill Street
Mansfield
Notts
NG18 2PQ
See FamilyTree magazine June 2019 which reports on this endeavor.
Added: I have also found a link about this:
https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/clay-dna-project/about/news
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