This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.carson/1740.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Thelma, Thanks for the reply. The "I" Nordic Carson DNA I connect with is closely matched it seems, suggesting a recent common ancestor. I had no clue that would happen when I signed up. The "R" western European Carsons, a much larger bunch it seems, has to connect within certain lines. I hope more male Carsons decide to do the YDNA test. At least that confirms or eliminates certain connections. We'll keep researching! Gary