This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tziggan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.daniel/2129.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, Amanda, Sorry I can't help with your paper trail, but it sounds like you may have a male Daniel available (father, brother, nephew, cousin?) for a very important step for your own work and for Daniel research in general. Please ask one of your male Daniel family members to do the DNA testing. The Daniel project is building up good data on many lines and it's helping to solve lineage questions and correct old errors; this is so important for for future researchers and for helping people with paper trail difficulties. Testing is easy, and you can be the representative for the test so your tester won't be bothered when matches show up and want to share info. To join and order a test go to: http://www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?group=Daniel Just fyi, the 37 marker is the best place to start, at fewer markers you may not get enough information to help and can even get matches that are actually false positives. If I can help answer any other questions about the testing just let me know at gen@pamiller.net Good luck in your search, Pam in CA, from another Daniel line Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.