If you've hit that proverbial brick wall, you might want to get involved in the Gibson DNA project. So far 39 results have been posted to our Results Page. A number of these show genetic matches in branches previously unknown to the individual researchers! At this time, we have what appears to be the potential of 29 distinct Gibson lines. Six of these show roots in Scotland, Ireland, or England. It has put people together who previously did not know they share a common ancestor and has eliminated others where they thought a match would/might occur. That way they can focus their traditional research in a more productive manner. Can you imagine the research hours saved if this tool had been available 20 years ago ... or even 10? DNA is not the "end all" in genealogy research, it is just one more tool to be used in conjunction with tradition research methods. I often hear: "I wish I could participate, but I don't qualify." In those cases you can help in a very important way! In the event you don't have a father, brother, uncle or known male cousin, you need to be asking any Gibson researches you think you may connect with to participate or have their near relating Gibson males do so. It would also be a tremendous boost to have more participates from the British Isles. The most successful surname projects have the largest number of participants. One final note, there still seems to be some prevailing thought that DNA testing involves needles and blood, it does not! The kits are mailed directly to the participant (or researcher as the case may be), the test is done in the privacy of one's own home with a simple cheek swab. For more details check out the website http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/g/gibson/. Valentine Van Zee co-administrator Gibson DNA Project