I know very little about DNA studies, but I have enjoyed reading this thread. I also have a question that I need answered in "layperson" terms. I have a suspect line in my tree. I've located a few descendants from the line. The preponderence of the evidence suggest we all descend from a Hugh and Agnes (Stewart) Gordon in Co. Down, Ireland. (ca. 1800). Would DNA testing prove this relationship? Who would need to be tested? There are no known males at this time. Sandra SGordon817@aol.com

All, Is it generally considered the we became the United States when we ratified the US constitution starting with Delaware in 1787 or with the declaration of war in 1776? Thanks, Kevin rdrunner@siscom.net