In a message dated 12/26/02 6:50:24 PM, [email protected] writes: << Those male descendants who retain surname of Copeland could help clarify the many Copeland line origins and correct ancestry identification by participating in these test. >> If there are at least 6 Copeland male descendants who would like to participate, you can get a group rate for the DNA testing. I would be glad to give you the information if you are interested in forming a group. I am not commercially affiliated with a lab, just the volunteer administrator of another surname study. I am also a Copeland descendant and would love to see the various Copeland lines defined. Barbara Walker Good [email protected] Check out the Walker Surname DNA Project Results http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fabercove/