My simplistic mind is screaming out for understanding of the DNA tests that have been done on this surname and it's variations. I've spent the last few days trying to get a clear understanding of what the info is revealing but I'm as confused as ever! It looks to me like all six tests show a common ancestor - some with the probability within fairly close generations. Am I interpreting this correctly? If so, how can #14380 be R1a and the others be R1b with only one number different. Then there is #14104 who is listed as R1b but he has one number different from the other R1bs. Neither of these mismatch on the "usual" markers and I realize the connection could be many generation distant, but . . . Surely, I'm not the only one confused here. And I hope we're not being led down a primrose path. Also, there will be another kit result revealed in about 4 weeks. Janet Joe Matlock wrote: > > Great to hear. > It will take about six weeks or so to get it back, but it will tie down > the connection once and for all. We may not know who but we will know > it exists. >