This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: trackingancestors Surnames: Dodson, Prigg Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dodson/1957/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Are there any Dodson family members who have proven their line back to either Richard Dodson or his brother, (John) William Dodson, sons of Thomas and Mary Prigg Dodson of Chester County, Pennsylvania? Recently, several descendants of Richard Dodson, Sr., b. 10/23/1752 in Frederick Co., Va. participated in DNA testing, and results have shown that they are genetically linked to Michael Dodson (Doddson, etc.) who lived in Frederick County, Md. We have found significant information to believe that Michael actually was the son of Thomas and Mary Prigg Dodson of Chester Co., Pa., and so brother to Richard and (John) William. Have any male lineal descendants from either Richard or William Dodson of Chester Co., Pa. participated in DNA studies? Is anyone of those lines considering DNA studies? Please post. We have a very strong theory, after 30 years of searching, as to who the father of Richard of Frederick Co., Virginia was; however with the records having been destroyed in wars, we are hoping there may be a Chester Co. Dodson, known to be sons of Thomas and Mary Prigg Dodson, who has been or is considering participation in the DNA studies. The DNA study requires that the participant be from an unbroken line of male ancestors of the surname. It's past time to tie all these Dodsons together if possible. Please post. Thank you, Linda Surrett-Johnson 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.