Time I posted another update for the DNA project.
We now have 16 participants, and are still waiting on two results to get through processing, and one kit to make it back to the lab.
All bar two of those with some results already are looking related, albeit we don't know how for most of them.

The project HAS however proven that the family of Robert, miller of Vegreville, Alberta, whose parents were Archibald and Jane (BLAKEY) FAIRBAIRN, (emigrated from Northumberland in the early 1850s), does look extremely likely to belong to the family of Archibald and Janet (SCOTT) FAIRBAIRN.
http://dnasurnames.info/lineages/p1455.htm

Also that you cannot believe everything you read on marriage and death certificates, showing a good match between a descendant of John A FAIRBAIRN Snr (marr. Sarah DAUGHTERTY) of Stillwater, and a descendant of William, the brother of the David that now looks like John's father. (still with me? ).

Check out the Wanted! page
http://dnasurnames.info/lineages/spwantedfairbairns
for lines particularly seeking a representative.
However, all/any male FAIRBAIRNs from a line of father/son FAIRBAIRNs welcome to join and see where they might "fit".

Regards
Lorna
Project Admin FAIRBAIRN Surname DNA Project
http://fairbairndna.blogspot.com