The LeBaron Y-DNA project at Family Tree DNA was created in 2024 to explore the origins of the LeBaron surname, to further expand the knowledge of the Y-DNA that descendants of Dr. Francis LeBaron of Plymouth have in common, and to use Y-DNA to help with LeBaron genealogical connections.

Y-DNA is different than traditional autosomal DNA that is typically tested for at Ancestry.com, 23&Me and MyHeritage. The only DNA testing company that currently tests for Y-DNA is Family Tree DNA. Further information about Y-DNA testing can be found on their website as well as the ISOGG wiki and the Big Y Facebook group.

Would you like to contribute? If you are a male with the surname of LeBaron here are the steps to take:
1. Purchase a Y-37 (good), Y-111 (better) or Big Y-700 (best) test from FamilyTreeDNA.
2. Join the LeBaron Surname project on Family Tree DNA
3. Upload your known LeBaron paternal ancestry

Have you already taken a Y-DNA test? Consider upgrading your kit to Y-111 or even better Big Y-700. You don't have to take another cheek swab - they can use your existing sample. For more information, login to your Family Tree DNA account and click Add Ons & Upgrades in the upper right, then click Upgrades.

As of 24 Sep 2024, the LeBaron Project has 1 members, which includes 1 male LeBaron who has taken a test of Y-37 or greater. We are especially looking for new male LeBarons who know their paternal ancestry to take a Y-DNA test at the highest level possible (Big Y-700). We are also encouraging male LeBarons who have already tested to upgrade to Big Y-700. This will improve the accuracy of our knowledge about the LeBaron line, both in the last few hundred years and back into its ancient origins.

If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Stephen Hartwell, who is working on this project for the LeBaron family, at shartwell5@verizon.net.

Below are some charts showing what we have learned so far. Much more will be possible with additional Y-DNA testers.