Hi Carolyn and listmembers, I agree wholeheartedly with the views you expressed re: DNA testing and genealogy. I think it bears promise but if I understand it correctly, it's value is only as good as the gen research that supports it. That leads me back to the drum I'm always banging, we need to improve gen standards, or rather learn to use the excellent standards provided by prominent gen societies. I had some good teachers and I am so grateful for what they taught me. So, if we decide to use DNA testing to help in our search, we must make sure we are using gen info collected with the highest standards of research. Or else, why spend the money? We could make up a nice story for a whole lot less cost. I need to verify from those who know, DNA is taken from one person and then compared to a person of a line that has been "proven" by gen research. Is this correct? Thanks for your comments, Carolyn Barb T