This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5264.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your reply. How did you go about getting the DNA testing done (company name, etc.). I'm wondering how DNA from my family can be compared. Is there a main database or does each company keep their own records? Thanks for your help, Carole