This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Johnday510 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dunbar/1176.1.1.4.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I understand the concept of DNA testing. What I was reacting to is the fact that they have proven through DNA that Robert of Hingham is not descended from Ninian Dunbar. They do not know who Robert is. One messanger even suggested that he simply assumed the name rather than being a true descendant of the Dunbar Clan. If he did that, where does that place everyone who claims to have descended from him. He, if Dunbar is not his name, is a fraud. Now, I have stated myself more clearly. I hope the messanger was wrong, but time will tell. Mary "Dunbar" Erickson I will, however, 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.