I am pleased to announce the formation of The RAINS Families of Great Britain DNA Project. It has several objectives: 1. It is attempting to find links between the various regional RAINS families throughout Great Britain and the origin of this surname. 2. Within the Northamptonshire area it is trying to establish a common ancestor of the families who dwelt there for at least 400 years. Participation is open to any male with the RAINS surname (or a variation) who believes his ancestors originated in Great Britain. Further information about this new project can be found here: http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_join.asp?code=W71905&special=True&proje cttype=S Malcolm Rains