Shook/Schuck DNA Genealogy
In early October of 2015, I took a step into the age of bio-technologies and had my DNA tested. I feel this is the greatest tool to ever be offered to genealogists. It is however, reliant on a large number of sample data in order to be of the greatest use. So come on folks, let's all get a test done so we can fill in the holes in the database.
I tested for 37 markers y-DNA, and the mtDNA(direct Maternal Lineage). This differs from the Autosomal test (atDNA) that doesn't look at the y or X chromosone, but at traits passed to you from all sets of parents. Autosomal is offered by FamilyTree, Ancestry, and 23andMe. Of which I can only recomend FamilyTree; Ancestry and 23andMe haven't been getting very good reviews from people who have tried them. I suggest you do extensive research online, into which test(s) you want to do, and with whom. Be aware that Autosomal data sets are NOT compatible with the data sets for y-DNA, and mtDNA.
Right now there are two types of tests for atDNA for genealogical use; they are Codis and Biogeographical. The Codis test is the test used for paternity to prove close relationships (child to father and mother) or by police and forensic departments to prove uniqueness. Biogeographical atDNA testing to determine genetic percentages of a person's ethnic ancestry from continental regions uses a mix of SNP's (single nucleotide polymorphisms) across a range of individual and family chromosomes.
I chose the FamilyTree 37 marker y-DNA, and the mtDNA(direct Maternal Lineage). Mostly because I knew the format of the data I would ultimately receive, and it links with the Surname Projects found at 'WorldFamilies.net' as well. I really can't recommend spending money on an Autosomal test; the lack of information says it all.
After receiving my results (which took a full 8 weeks), I was surprised to learn how closely I was connected to two other Shook family lines, that up until now, have never been proven to be associated. See the section below for more information.
As more data is uncovered, I'll add this new information; so updates will be a constant process. You'll know the last revision by a time stamp at the upper left portion of the page, just under the menu bar.
Shook Family Connections...
- My ISOGG Long Form Haplo Group is I1
- My FTDNA Short Hand Haplo Group is I-M253
*Following table based on FamilyTree DNA data and all comparisons made
are to Peter Schuck/Shook 1772-1855, Frederick Co. Maryland
| Definately Connected | ||
| Peter SHUCK/SHOOK 1772-1855 |
37 markers |
Frederick Co. Maryland |
| Isaac SHUCK/SHOOK b.c1787 MD - d.1844 OH |
37/37 | Washington Co. Maryland> Penn> Ohio |
| John Shook b. c1765 MD |
36/37 | MD> Ohio; married Arrana Porter |
| Most Probably Connected | ||
| Johannes Schuck/Shook b.1694 | 24/37 | Patriarch of the PA> NC Shooks |
| Johanne George Schuck/Shook | 24/37 | |
| Frederick Shook 1763-1839 | 23/37 | |
| Possibly Connected | ||
| Alexander Gilbert Shook 1797-1879 | b.1797 NC d.1879 MS | |
| Not Yet Connected | ||
| Walter Shook c.1773-1855 |
No provided DNA data as of yet... | Long suspected to be a brother of Peter; Fred. Co MD |
| Lawrence Schuck/Shook 1733-c.1820 |
No provided DNA data as of yet... | Lived Fred. MD> Hardy VA/WV> St. Clair Co. IL |
| Herman Schuck/Shook c.1718-1789 |
No provided DNA data as of yet... | Father or Brother to Lawrence above |
| Johann Jacob Shook 1749-1839 |
No provided DNA data as of yet... | PA> Haywood Co. NC Son of Johanne George Schuck/Shook above |
* Column 2 shows number of matching markers out of total
* Column 3 contains notes, birthplace, migrations, etc.
* Visit the Shook surname project to see the complete tables.
Notes on the above families...
** Herman Shook property in 1790 Hardy County, Virginia located on "Shook's Run", a creek tributary of the South Branch of the Potomac River, accessible from So. River Road between Peru, WV, and Bass WV (South of Moorefield).
** The "Maiden's Choice" tract of land, associated with Lawrence Schuck, is located around Clear Spring Maryland in Washington County. This land is only about 32 miles from Peter Schuck/Shook in Shookstown, just outside of Frederick City. Washington County was originaly part of Frederick.
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