This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gubbins_1 Surnames: Beckwith, de Malbisse Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.beckwith/1309/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm trying to get in touch with Beckwiths who are interested in taking a DNA test, or have already taken one. We are working from a test of the recently-deceased Richard J. Beckwith, who claimed descent from the main (de Malbisse) line of Beckwiths. We are interested in proving this lineage through DNA and showing when certain mutations in his DNA arose, but cannot do that without your help! We're also interested because the Beckwiths are one of 120-or-so families who are related in Classical antiquity to the House of Wettin, which includes several European royal families, including the British House of Windsor, the Belgian Royal Family, and the old Portuguese and Bulgarian royal families. As the Beckwith/Malbisse line is so long, testing this family could really help put the Beckwiths' descent in context. The testing company we use for preference is Family Tree DNA but existing tests from other companies are also welcome. An initial 12-marker relationship test costs US$49 P&P, though if a relationship is confirmed, further upgrades would be helpful. I'm happy to answer any questions you have. Best regards, Dr. Iain McDonald, R-U106 research group. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.