Hi My name is Liz Jones and at the end of last year I started a Denman DNA Project. I have been researching the history of the Denman surname since 1999. Through my research I became very interested in the history of the Denman name and its origins, as well as tracing my own Denman line. I know from the censuses that Sussex has had a significant Denman population compared to other counties. The project is doing well, but we could do wit some Sussex Denman representation... A Surname Project traces members of a family that share a common surname. The project is just getting started, and we expect to have many exciting discoveries. Participating is an opportunity to uncover information not provided in the paper records, which will help with your family history research. We will also discover which family trees are related. As the project progresses, the results for the various family trees will provide information about the evolution of the surname. Are all people with the surname Denman related? Where did the name originate? I can’t promise you the answers to these questions but by contributing to the study we will all learn more about the name. The Y DNA test tells you about your direct male line, which would be your father, his father, and back in time. You must be male to take this simple cheek swab test, and you should bear the Denman surname, although if you believe there is a Denman or variant in your direct male line, despite having a different surname, you are also welcome to participate. If you are female, you will need to find a direct line male Denman in your family tree to take the test and represent your tree, such as your father, brother, uncle or cousin.   The Project website is here: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/denman/default.aspx Please don't hesitate to contact me if you require further information. There may even be a free test offered to male Denmans fitting certain criteria! Kind regards Liz Jones