About the Y-DNA Project for Nesbitt/Nisbet Families
In 2003, Tom Nesbitt started the DNA project for N/N Society members and others who want to use this new scientific tool to help trace their Nesbitt-Nisbet line and ancestors. We are using FamilyTreeDNA who work with the University of Arizona, which does the actual testing. The test is a simple saliva test and is done in your home with a kit that is mailed to you. You will receive DNA coding results along with our current DNA administrator, Jean Skar.
If you are interested in learning more about the DNA Project or participating, please contact Jean at dnacoordinator@ibydeit.org or visit the Nesbitt/Nisbet FamilyTreeDNA Profile.
For assistance with ordering the DNA test, please download the YDNA Instructions.
For assistance with setting up your DNA profile, please download the Profile and Privacy Recommendations.
DNA Groups
To learn more about the DNA groups, please visit the N/N page on FamilyTreeDNA.
Our DNA Coordinator - Jean Skar
Jean Skar is the Society's current DNA Program Coordinator. Born in the United States, but raised in Canada, Jean currently resides in Norway. Her interest in genealogy stems from her diverse background, which includes roots going back to Scotland, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, England, Denmark, and France. Jean found her link to the Nesbitt/Nisbet Society through her mother, whose maiden name was Nisbet. Jean's grandfather, James, was born in Scotland in 1899 and immigrated when he was young with his parents, a brother, and two sisters to Alberta.
Jean started her genealogical research with her own family, and began working backward. She has used the International Genealogical Index, the National Archives of Scotland, the Scottish Genealogy Society, studied books and microfilm at libraries in Scotland, performed online research, and integrated information from a vast amount of public records. Jean's research often incorporates travel, as she visited Glasgow and Edinburgh while searching the original documents in Scotland, including Sasines, deeds, the census, vital records, and wills. In addition to her duties with the Society, Jean also runs a separate website for her research at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nisbet/.
Jean is retired, with two daughters and five grandchildren. She says her hobbies are "Genealogy, genealogy, genealogy." She can be reached at dnacoordinator@ibydeit.org.
The Nesbitt/Nisbet Society of North America is a 501(c)(3) Educational/Charitable organization, as well as a 509(a)(2) Public Charity.