Hello,
My name is Damian Downie and I am one of the administrators of a Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) project at
http://www.familytreedna.com/public/downey/ The FTDNA project has been running for a number of years and is very interested in males bearing the Brown surname who can trace their line back to the Inverchaolain area, in particular around Loch Striven. The FTDNA project is willing to pay for two tests, which are done quickly and easily by taking three swabs from inside your mouth. The tests are free and will benefit our overall understanding of families in the Parish of Inverchaolain. If required, participation in the DNA project can be anonymous. Through this type of testing (the male yDNA) we are able to help various families trace their lines back once the paper trail gets cold.
So, if you are a man who has the Brown surname, or if you are a female and have a father, brother, uncle who can trace their line back to Inverchaolain area who wishes to participate please send me an email at the address on the FTDNA site, many thanks.
If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to email me.
Regards,
Damian Downie