Hello all, I've been reading about those "out there" DNA results and thought I'd report that our family remains "out there" My father submitted his DNA a few years ago and still no connection. Add to that we can't find any connection to any known research out there and the frustration is ongoing. Dad's great grandfather was James Faris who was born, according to several census records, in Delaware about 1822. I know nothing of his parents or any siblings. He was a cordwainer most of his life. BY 1847 his son, George Kane Faris was born in Philadelphia where the family remained till his death in 1886. His first wife, Jane Kane, was born in Canada according to the one census in which she appears (1850) She had four children with James : George Kane Faris, Walter Faris, Henry Faris and Lillian Jane Faris. She died in 1860 before Lillian was a year old. Later James married Emma Smith, born In NJ, and there were three more children: Adelaide, Harry (implying the earlier Henry died), and Catherine. James served in the 68th Pennsylvania Regiment (AKA Scott Legion), was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville, held as a prisoner of war briefly and then exchanged and stayed at the hospital at Potomac Creek Station, VA about 6 weeks. He was mustered out at Hart Island NY as 1st Sargent. His death notice invites "S.A. 934 K. of L." believed to mean the Survivors Association of the Kinghts of Labor, and the Jefferson Association. I have not determined the meaning or purpose of the Jefferson Association so far. I can track all but the 1st Henry or Walter up to 1930 or their death if earlier. Any chance these names are familiar? Any connection? I've been at this for over 30 years ......... still hopeful. Lorraine --------------------------------- Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids.