In a message dated 98-06-18 02:32:36 EDT, you write: Hello Andrew Bond, You stated: << It would be a waste of time to pay them to lyophilize your blood sample unless you wanted to pass your DNA down to your children and so on. >> I assume that in addition to establishing one's descendancy, the reason some people may wish to have their DNA on file is for the diagnosis and treatment of many genetic diseases that are currently known and many more that are not currently known. And cremation takes care of any possible return visits to the body. I hope you are able to answer some of the questions regarding statistics that are being asked on the Chase list. For genealogy purposes, how far down a line can one go based on DNA or Y-chromosomes? <<it may be possible two compare the DNA pattern of or the Y- chromosomes of many CHASE descendents. This would allow us to test descendents of CHASE families in England to find out which one is related to Aquila for instance. The only problem with doing this is it would be expensive.>> Andrew, how much money are we talking???? (You need not include the expense of exhumation!!) I have considered hiring a professional genealogist and that too can be very, very expensive with no more guarantee of results than the lab tests for DNA or Y-chromosomes. Look forward to hearing more from you. Rex Gilman Chase