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Group Administrator: Stan Bevers scbevers@comcast.net
Group Co-Administrator: Matt Biewer, Terry Barton, Shirley Penland MATTBiewer@aol.com; terry@worldfamilies.net; penlandshirley@yahoo.com
Project Surnames:
| Beaber | Beaver | Beavers | Beazer | | Beber | Beevers | Bever | Bevers | | Biber | Bieber | Biebers | Biever | | Biewer | Biver | Biwer |
Project Background:
The surname of BEAVER(S), with the many spelling variations, are found throughout Colonial and early America. We are looking to connect BEAVER(S) (BIWER, BEVERS, BIEBERS, BEVINS, etc.) family members with our Common Ancestors. We hope to link the earliest American BEAVER(S) families with not only each other, but also the European families from which they came.
Because surnames were commonly simplified into easily spelled English, BEAVER(S) families may have come from pretty much anywhere. Some BEAVER(S) families trace their roots to Germany, the Netherlands, England, or even to Native Americans.
The tests are administered by a company named "Family Tree DNA" . The actual test is quite simple. Participants are mailed a DNA Test Kit and all they have to do is swab the inside of their mouth a couple times. Then, mail the kit back, and that's all there is to it. It takes about 4-6 weeks to get the results back. There are four types of tests, the 12-marker, the 25-marker, the 37-marker, and the 67-marker. Each male will have one of several possible "alleles" at each "gene site." These differences are what distinguish individuals and their close paternal line relatives from other individuals and paternal lines. The more differences between any two individuals, the more generations there are that separate the two individuals from a common paternal ancestor. Two or three allele differences out of 12 gene sites, and four or five among 25, generally indicate that the common paternal ancestor pre-dates the widespread use of surnames, which began about 800 years ago. Of course, this is statistical probability and not absolute. |
Project Goals:
To identify related BEAVER(S) individuals, and to shed light on the many national backgrounds of the people who proudly share the name. This DNA Surname Project has the stated goal of finding Common Ancestors back in Europe, with the exception of Native American Beaver(s) families.
All Beaver(s) researchers are invited to join the Beavers Genealogy Discussion Group, which is dedicated to support or common goals. To join, just copy and paste the following e-mail address:
BeaversGenealogy-subscribe@yahoogroups.com |
Project News:
Financial contributions to the BEAVER(S)-BIWER DNA Surname Project are greatly appreciated. These gifts allow us to recruit participants who may not otherwise be able to submit DNA samples. Of course, not every eligible participant shares our enthusiasm for Genealogy, so the Project sometimes needs to have a "war chest" to selectively recruit proven descendants of a particular line.
Testing can be upwards of $200, so not every potential participant is willing or able to pay the whole cost. So, even if you are not a Male descendant still carrying the BEAVER(S) Surname, you can still help this BEAVER(S)-BIWER DNA Surname Project with a financial donation of any amount.
Of course, if you would like your contribution to go towards any particular BEAVER(S) line, your donation will be reserved for your requested purposes.
To help, just click on "Contribute to the Surname Project General Fund" above and to the left. |
Project Results:
GROUPS:
BEAVER of Kentucky:
Kit 55592 has a 12-Marker Genetic Distance of just one from two groups; BEAVER of Noeth Georgia and WILLIAM of Caswell Co, NC. Unfortunately, with only 12-Markers tested, we can not determine which group, if either, this participant belongs.
BEAVER of North Georgia:
This family hails from the mountainous intersection of NC, TN, and GA. Kits 86298 and 99032 are likely related, but one of these participants has only a 12-Marker test, which means a family relationship can not yet be proclaimed.
BIEBERS of Alsace and Berks Co, PA:
The "Biebers-Alsace/PA" group is another distinct family who immigrated from Alsace, France and settled in Berks Co, PA. This group is represented by Kit N23099, 34709, 65170, and 104458. After immigrating to PA, the ancestors of two participants moved to Licking Co, OH and Rowan Co, NC, respectively. Most Biebers descendants use the Anglicized spelling of Beavers.
BIWER of Borg, Saarland, Germany (haplogroup I1):
The Biwer in this group is descended from the area of Borg, Perl, Germany and has a haplogroup differing from the other Biwer groups. Other Biwer descendants from this area are invited to join this group to expand on or confirm this result.
BIWER of Kell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (haplogroup I2b):
The Biwers in this group descend from Kell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany and settled in Wisconsin. The Biwer name is from an area of Germany bordering France and Luxembourg. The results thus far prove that these donors have the common ancestor Johann Biwer 1695 and include the spellings Biwer, Biewer & Beaver. The group is open to Biwer descendants from other cities such as Trier and Michelbach, Germany.
BIWER of Luxembourg (haplogroup G2):
The Biwers in this group are descended from the town of Biwer, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg and have a haplogroup differing from the other Biwer groups. Other Biwer descendants from Luxembourg are invited to join this group to expand on or confirm this result.
John "The Immigrant" Beavers; 1694 - 1762:
A family relationship exists between Kits N13766, N21825, 19589, 107915, and 109472. This family is connected to John "The Immigrant" Beavers (1695-1762), who came to Hunterdon Co, NJ around 1740 from either Ireland or Germany. Records suggest that John had five sons; Alexander, Thomas, William, Robert & Colonel Joseph Beavers. The DNA profile of John has been confirmed through a match between descendants of Robert and Col. Joseph Beavers.
WILLIAM of Caswell Co, NC:
Because of an early 12-Marker match, we initially thought that Kits 31410 and 92817 were related to the "Beaver of North Georgia" clan. However, subsequent testing has shown a seperation of these families. Traditional paper trail evidence, combined with a perfect 25-Marker DNA match, clearly shows that Kits 31410 and 92817 are both descendants of William Beaver of Caswell Co, NC, through sons Johnson & Jeremiah, repectively.
William Walter BEAVERS - b. 1755
Forming the "William Walter 1755" group, Kits 97429, 109125, 109126 and N36327 are all clearly connected to William Walter Beavers (1755-1829). The documentation for Kits 97429 & N36327 leave no doubt that they are direct descendants of William Walter. Kits 109125 & 109126 descend from Allen Beavers, Sr. (1776 - 1871), who is thought to be a son of William Walter, but he may be a nephew. Regardless, the DNA is a match. William Walter is thought to have been born in Wales, but this is not certain. He originally settled in North Carolina, but then came to Wilkes Co, Georgia. |
DNA Test Results (Alleles) for Project Members
* Haplogroups in green have been
confirmed by SNP testing. Haplogroups in red have
been predicted by Family Tree DNA based on unambiguous results in the
individual's personal page. This has been placed on this GAP page for your ease
and convenience. Please note that for any predicted results we see no reason for
ordering a SNP test to confirm the Haplogroup. if a – is in the HAPLO field then
we feel that the comparative results are not clear and unambiguous and if the
kit holder wants to know their SNP with 100% confidence they may consider
ordering a SNP confirmation test.
DNA Test Results (mtDNA) for Project Members
Family Tree DNA - Genealogy by Genetics, Ltd.
World Headquarters
1445 North Loop West, Suite 820 Houston, Texas 77008, USA
Phone: (713) 868-1438 | Fax: (832) 201-7147
Contact Us
All Contents Copyright 2001-2004 Genealogy by Genetics, Ltd.
Project Background, Goals, Results and News are copyright of the specific Surname Project Project Surnames:
| Beaber | Beaver | Beavers | Beazer | | Beber | Beevers | Bever | Bevers | | Biber | Bieber | Biebers | Biever | | Biewer | Biver | Biwer |
Project Background:
The surname of BEAVER(S), with the many spelling variations, are found throughout Colonial and early America. We are looking to connect BEAVER(S) (BIWER, BEVERS, BIEBERS, BEVINS, etc.) family members with our Common Ancestors. We hope to link the earliest American BEAVER(S) families with not only each other, but also the European families from which they came.
Because surnames were commonly simplified into easily spelled English, BEAVER(S) families may have come from pretty much anywhere. Some BEAVER(S) families trace their roots to Germany, the Netherlands, England, or even to Native Americans.
The tests are administered by a company named "Family Tree DNA" . The actual test is quite simple. Participants are mailed a DNA Test Kit and all they have to do is swab the inside of their mouth a couple times. Then, mail the kit back, and that's all there is to it. It takes about 4-6 weeks to get the results back. There are four types of tests, the 12-marker, the 25-marker, the 37-marker, and the 67-marker. Each male will have one of several possible "alleles" at each "gene site." These differences are what distinguish individuals and their close paternal line relatives from other individuals and paternal lines. The more differences between any two individuals, the more generations there are that separate the two individuals from a common paternal ancestor. Two or three allele differences out of 12 gene sites, and four or five among 25, generally indicate that the common paternal ancestor pre-dates the widespread use of surnames, which began about 800 years ago. Of course, this is statistical probability and not absolute. |
Project Goals:
To identify related BEAVER(S) individuals, and to shed light on the many national backgrounds of the people who proudly share the name. This DNA Surname Project has the stated goal of finding Common Ancestors back in Europe, with the exception of Native American Beaver(s) families.
All Beaver(s) researchers are invited to join the Beavers Genealogy Discussion Group, which is dedicated to support or common goals. To join, just copy and paste the following e-mail address:
BeaversGenealogy-subscribe@yahoogroups.com |
Project News:
Financial contributions to the BEAVER(S)-BIWER DNA Surname Project are greatly appreciated. These gifts allow us to recruit participants who may not otherwise be able to submit DNA samples. Of course, not every eligible participant shares our enthusiasm for Genealogy, so the Project sometimes needs to have a "war chest" to selectively recruit proven descendants of a particular line.
Testing can be upwards of $200, so not every potential participant is willing or able to pay the whole cost. So, even if you are not a Male descendant still carrying the BEAVER(S) Surname, you can still help this BEAVER(S)-BIWER DNA Surname Project with a financial donation of any amount.
Of course, if you would like your contribution to go towards any particular BEAVER(S) line, your donation will be reserved for your requested purposes.
To help, just click on "Contribute to the Surname Project General Fund" above and to the left. |
Project Results:
GROUPS:
BEAVER of Kentucky:
Kit 55592 has a 12-Marker Genetic Distance of just one from two groups; BEAVER of Noeth Georgia and WILLIAM of Caswell Co, NC. Unfortunately, with only 12-Markers tested, we can not determine which group, if either, this participant belongs.
BEAVER of North Georgia:
This family hails from the mountainous intersection of NC, TN, and GA. Kits 86298 and 99032 are likely related, but one of these participants has only a 12-Marker test, which means a family relationship can not yet be proclaimed.
BIEBERS of Alsace and Berks Co, PA:
The "Biebers-Alsace/PA" group is another distinct family who immigrated from Alsace, France and settled in Berks Co, PA. This group is represented by Kit N23099, 34709, 65170, and 104458. After immigrating to PA, the ancestors of two participants moved to Licking Co, OH and Rowan Co, NC, respectively. Most Biebers descendants use the Anglicized spelling of Beavers.
BIWER of Borg, Saarland, Germany (haplogroup I1):
The Biwer in this group is descended from the area of Borg, Perl, Germany and has a haplogroup differing from the other Biwer groups. Other Biwer descendants from this area are invited to join this group to expand on or confirm this result.
BIWER of Kell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (haplogroup I2b):
The Biwers in this group descend from Kell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany and settled in Wisconsin. The Biwer name is from an area of Germany bordering France and Luxembourg. The results thus far prove that these donors have the common ancestor Johann Biwer 1695 and include the spellings Biwer, Biewer & Beaver. The group is open to Biwer descendants from other cities such as Trier and Michelbach, Germany.
BIWER of Luxembourg (haplogroup G2):
The Biwers in this group are descended from the town of Biwer, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg and have a haplogroup differing from the other Biwer groups. Other Biwer descendants from Luxembourg are invited to join this group to expand on or confirm this result.
John "The Immigrant" Beavers; 1694 - 1762:
A family relationship exists between Kits N13766, N21825, 19589, 107915, and 109472. This family is connected to John "The Immigrant" Beavers (1695-1762), who came to Hunterdon Co, NJ around 1740 from either Ireland or Germany. Records suggest that John had five sons; Alexander, Thomas, William, Robert & Colonel Joseph Beavers. The DNA profile of John has been confirmed through a match between descendants of Robert and Col. Joseph Beavers.
WILLIAM of Caswell Co, NC:
Because of an early 12-Marker match, we initially thought that Kits 31410 and 92817 were related to the "Beaver of North Georgia" clan. However, subsequent testing has shown a seperation of these families. Traditional paper trail evidence, combined with a perfect 25-Marker DNA match, clearly shows that Kits 31410 and 92817 are both descendants of William Beaver of Caswell Co, NC, through sons Johnson & Jeremiah, repectively.
William Walter BEAVERS - b. 1755
Forming the "William Walter 1755" group, Kits 97429, 109125, 109126 and N36327 are all clearly connected to William Walter Beavers (1755-1829). The documentation for Kits 97429 & N36327 leave no doubt that they are direct descendants of William Walter. Kits 109125 & 109126 descend from Allen Beavers, Sr. (1776 - 1871), who is thought to be a son of William Walter, but he may be a nephew. Regardless, the DNA is a match. William Walter is thought to have been born in Wales, but this is not certain. He originally settled in North Carolina, but then came to Wilkes Co, Georgia. |
DNA Test Results (Alleles) for Project Members
* Haplogroups in green have been
confirmed by SNP testing. Haplogroups in red have
been predicted by Family Tree DNA based on unambiguous results in the
individual's personal page. This has been placed on this GAP page for your ease
and convenience. Please note that for any predicted results we see no reason for
ordering a SNP test to confirm the Haplogroup. if a – is in the HAPLO field then
we feel that the comparative results are not clear and unambiguous and if the
kit holder wants to know their SNP with 100% confidence they may consider
ordering a SNP confirmation test.
DNA Test Results (mtDNA) for Project Members
Family Tree DNA - Genealogy by Genetics, Ltd.
World Headquarters
1445 North Loop West, Suite 820 Houston, Texas 77008, USA
Phone: (713) 868-1438 | Fax: (832) 201-7147
Contact Us
All Contents Copyright 2001-2004 Genealogy by Genetics, Ltd.
Project Background, Goals, Results and News are copyright of the specific Surname Project
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