In response to the recent e-mails regarding the Morse DNA project(s), we want to make an important distinction. Two separate Morse DNA projects are planned by two separate Morse groups. Each involves different geographical regions in the 1700s. The Morse Society will likely begin DNA testing in the Fall. HOWEVER, their testing will focus on the northern New England Morse line. It appears this project will be called "Morse-1". The "Morse-2" DNA project is already underway and can be located at: http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_det.asp?group=Morse-2 This project will focus on early Morses in America other than the northern New England line, namely: Ebenezer Moss / Morse who lived in Prince William County, VA in the mid-1700s, Spartanburg County, SC in the late 1700s, and Caldwell County, KY in the early 1800s; Ebenezer and Obadiah Moss of Prince George Co MD; Mathew and Sylvester Moss of Prince William Co VA ; Samuel Morse of SC; James Morse of Greenville Co SC; Drury and Garrott Morris of Greenville Co SC; Hammond, Travis, and William Morris of Surry Co SC; Mason Morss of Spartanburg Co SC. Our group is looking for DNA sampling from Morse / Morss / Moss / Morris males who are a direct line descendant of these names from the area of MD, VA, NC, SC in the 1700s. Since this is a test of the Y chromosome, only males can participate. If you are interested in obtaining more information about this project, please visit http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_det.asp?group=Morse-2 and/or contact Colleen at [email protected] or Debbie at [email protected] Debbie McArdle