Bentley Y-DNA Update The Y-DNA testing of the initial group of members is complete with interesting results. Six members submitted samples and pedigrees showing descent from William Bentley of Ampthill, England who settled in RI in 1671. Four persons had 36 out of 37 matches and one had 34 out of 37. One did not match and has enlisted a cousin for a confirming test. (See B1-B5) Three members submitted samples showing a relationship to Daniel Bentley who married Nancy Jane Lewis and their descendants who settled in Letcher Co, KY. Two were a perfect match for 12 markers and one did not match and has enlisted a relative for a confirming test. Interestingly, another member submitted a sample with no knowledge of his ancestry and apparently is a descendent of Daniel and Nancy. (See B101-103) That leaves one member who does not have a matching member; two members who did not confirm their ancestry; the two confirmation members whose results are not completed and one new member whose testing is in process. Hopefully with new members, they all will eventually find a match to confirm their pedigrees. If you are interested in observing these results or in joining the Project, please go to our website at http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/b/bentley/ If you have any questions please contact me at bentleydna@cs.com Larry Bentley