News Release DNA Project Seeks Descendants of Hardin County, Ohio Pioneer Organizers of the Hill DNA Project are seeking male descendants of Hardin County pioneer James Hill, Sr. (1763-1862) who would be willing to participate in a genetic study. The project, a wide-ranging effort started in 2002 to research Y chromosome markers among those with the surname Hill, currently includes DNA results from more than 175 men. Participants are asked to submit two DNA samples, obtained from painless cheek swabs, and a pedigree chart linking their family to James Hill. One sample is for the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation (http://www.smgf.org), and the other is for the Hill DNA Project, a partner of Family Tree DNA and the University of Arizona. For more information, visit the Hill DNA Project website (http://www.hilldna.com). The results for the James Hill, Sr. male lineage are posted among Group 27. All inquiries should be addressed to project leader Aaron Hill, preferably by email (ajhill@pdx.edu). Regular mail may be sent to Hill DNA Project, 4419 Satter Place NE, Salem, Oregon 97305. Willing Hill family members are also encouraged to join The Genographic Project, a research study by the National Geographic Society. Visit the Genographic website for more details (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/).