Just a note to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Something us Coatses can be thankful for is that most of our male DNA has emerged intact over seven or more generations. Thanks to some careful research on another one of my lines, I'm finding certain discrepancies in birth dates, probate dates, etc. which make it clear there may have been a disconnect in the male DNA a few generations back. However, this was on the female side of my line, so the disconnect wouldn't have shown up. After 20 years of research, I can say this is a pretty big shock to me. No wonder, when I attended a reunion with this line, they were in unanimous agreement that they would not be doing DNA testing, or at least not displaying it on a web page. However, this proves the value of doing the testing, since the test will prove or disprove the accuracy of our paper trail. In ending, I'm just hoping all you Coatses out there will do your male testing, and decide for yourself if you want to share it. God Bless you all. John W.