Someone Wrote: > I am very interested in hearing of any family's of the surnames; Carter, Campbell, Ruffin, Hite who have ties to Barren County Ky to Virginia and Maryland. > Note: I have not researched any of the families mentioned above, but I find Carters, Campbells and Hites in practically all of the Northern Va. Counties, especially Augusta, Frederick, Prince William, Fairfax and others.. I would guess that most all families of these surnames migrated from Va. to Kentucky.. As to the DNA of these families, tests will show that many of these families have very good matches due to decendency from ancient families before surnames came into use.. These matches are of little value in proving later relationships.. DNA is only revelant when surnames are the same or a spelling variant of the name.. However, it is interesting to speculate about your ancient ancestors... GLH G. Lee Hearl Authentic Appalachian Storyteller Abingdon, Va.