Hello Listers, In recent days, we have received the results of Bonner DNA sample #12. This sample did not match any of the previous samples. It therefore creates a new "Node" of DNA (i.e., Node "G"). Our 12 samples fit into 7 nodes, and it would seem that no nodes share descent. That is to say, from the DNA it appears that each clan of Bonner folks tested thus far either have the same surname coincidentally, or else match DNA exactly. There are no cases of shared descent where the DNA does not match exactly. So in our entire data set, there is a grand total of ZERO mutations thus far. It is beginning to look more and more like varying BONNER clans will have established DNA "litmus tests" for their descents. You can see the revised data table and the revised Network Diagram, and the revised Patriarch Table here: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gbonner/bonnerdna/ <http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gbonner/bonnerdna/> There still remains only two cases of confirmed DNA typing, although a third clan seems to have been surrounded by DNA in such a way that any additional sampling of that family will follow the established DNA for the clan. The 'new' DNA (type "G"), is 3 mutations away from type "F", and 4 mutations away from type "D" - probably too much to ask of shared descent on both counts. The participant reported in this note indicates descent from Benjamin B. Bonner (b. ABT. 1844, in Ohio). You can find this Benjamin Bonner in the 1880 census of Cook County, Illinois (page 461B), where it is indicated that Benjamin Bonner's parents were both born in England. So this sample reveals what is now the most recent and best chance to bridge Bonner DNA across the pond to the UK. While this will not positively help researchers of other Bonner nodes, it may help future Node "G" folks, and could help others in a process of elimination. I know most BONNERs will have traced, or at least suspect, descent from a particular line of UK Bonner folks. I think most, if not all of these cases are speculative. And in fact, some MUST be wrong in the sense that BONNERs of varying DNA profiles (i.e., they are different nodes) will nevertheless claim the SAME Bonner progenitor. This process of elimination is one of the most powerful uses of DNA. It can really help one a lot in showing them where NOT to look. Of course this technique, and the positive identification technique both get more powerful as more samples are provided. So I extend my plea for male BONNERs to get tested, and for people who know male BONNERs to encourage them to do so. For my part, I will try to get some UK samples, and others. I welcome additional comments, etc., by all, particularly from the sample provider himself. Cheers, Gregg Bonner BONNER-L ListAdmin BONNER Surname DNA Project Group Administrator P.S. Please forgive repeats and poor formatting