The following post on WADE-L might also be of interest to MASSEYs who are considering doing a DNA test. Eldon is the organizer and administrator of a WADE DNA Project. Of course, our MASSEY result page is http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~mandaley/MasseyDNAresults.html Regards to all, Theron Smith From: "Eldon Wade" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 11:30 AM Hi Folks, Here are some reasons for participating in the WADE surname DNA project: 1. Determine if two people are related and descended from the same ancestor 2. Confirm your family tree 3. Find out if others with your surname are related 4. Prove or disprove your research or research theories 5. Find others to whom you are related 6. Offer clues about your ethnic origin 7. Determine a location for further research 8. Confirm surname variants 9. Identify specific family units for further research 10. Bridge gaps of lost or destroyed records You can learn about the WADE project and genetic genealogy in general at the web site here: http://home.cfl.rr.com/wade3/ <snip>