I wanted to post a simplified summary of the DNA study goals with a few caveats: 1.A considerable amount of money has been donated to get the study started. 2.We would prefer 2 samples per line(from distant cousins proven genealogically). This will avoid a mutation or a "non-paternal event" from being established as the standard for a certain line. 3.Find and obtain samples from nonrepresented (ie new)lines. 4. Obtain upgraded tests ("refinement from 12 loci to 25 loci")supported and paid for by members of a clan/family already sampled in the "core group".The orginal sample can be utilized. 5. Need participation (ie sponsorship, group donations,toward more sophisticated tests {see #2 and #4 above}) from Maxwell descendents, without the Maxwell surname, as they will be the largest available contact group and will also benefit from the data compiled from the DNA studies. Again the administrators do not benefit monitarily from this study and orgainized it in an attempt to link previously unrecognized clans in to "related families". Don Maxwell MAXWELL DNA STUDY webpage: http://hometown.aol.com/dnamaxwell/myhomepage/index.html _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx