This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: michaelhelliott Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.elliott/4437.5.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Chuck, York PA was a popular jumping off point to the south and west for the Scotch-Irish. There are plenty of Elliotts passing through York County during the middle to late 1700s. Some were cousins. My ancestor, George Elliott (1731-1814) had two brothers (William and John) who settled in York County. They all came from county Down, North Ireland (two generations back from Scotland to county Down). George's uncle John also came to York and had a large family, though I do not have records of an Andrew. I took the 67 marker DNA test and matched up with 65 markers (which is pretty close) of two other Elliott's who can trace their family as far back as York, like you, but now farther. You may want to consider the Familytreedna.com test. Good luck, Mike Elliott 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.