At 01:14 AM 5/30/2004, you wrote: >Hi Folks: > >Thanks for your responses to my earlier request for information regarding >Genealogical DNA testing. Sorry, I don't have time available to write each of you >a personal "thank you note." Taking care of my ailing wife uses up most of my >days and parts of my nights. She also doesn't like for me to work on my >computer. > >However, I found some information on the Internet regarding Genealogical DNA >testing that may be of interest to other users of this bulletin board. The >Internet address information is printed below: > >http://www.ftdna.com/description.html#YDNA25 - List of the various types of >Genealogical DNA testing that are available from one of the DNA testing >organizations. Some of the tests are very complex. But they can determine if you >have American Indian, or African or Jewish ancestors in your family tree; as well >as recent and distant relatives; depending on how much you wish to spend for >their services. The more complex tests are much more expensive than the >basic genealogical tests. See the Internet address below for cost data. > >http://www.ftdna.com/products.html - List of different types of DNA tests and >related costs offered by the DNA organization. Information that I have >received from past DNA users, indicates that recognized family genealogical >associations may receive discount pricing. > >Tom King, Sr. >Sterling, VA Tom, et al ... I looked at the SHIRLEY surname DNA project and, as with all of their web site, it is extremely well done -- I am envious and wish I had the talent to do our pages as well as they have theirs. WRT links regarding DNA, I put together some links long ago when I first suggested the CLOUD list participate. I've just verified and corrected those links. They can be found at: http://mykindred.com/dna/ sincerely, Tom Cloud