This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dartigers Surnames: Garrison Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.garrison/3564/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I read some earlier posts about a possible connection to some native American blood lines. Has anyone done any DNA work? I submitted a relative's DNA sample to the Garrison project thinking (and hoping) that I had finally found the family connection. Turned out that the DNA markers were off by one so he is not a direct descendent of the family. I am descended from James Madison Garrison (b 1840 SC/NC, d.11/07/1924). I saw where the name was mentioned in a post about Cherokees. He was married 3 times: Mary, Martha Ann Brown, and then a ML Smith. I'm still looking for his family and since I have little information available, I am hoping that the DNA will open some doors. If anyone has had DNA work done and is not part of the Garrison project, please let me know. I would like to compare the DNA samples to see if there is a connection. 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.