Beth, The Y chromosome DNA is passed father to son generation after generation UNCHANGED...therefore you only need a living male MAXWELL (LMM) to obtain DNA from..... You could dig someone up but can you imagine...uhhhh... Look at the explanations and FAQs at the MAXWELL DNA study page: http://hometown.aol.com/dnamaxwell/myhomepage/index.html Don ############## How would you get the testing done if someone has been dead since the 1700's? Wouldn't you have to find where they are buried and get permission to dig them up and then how would you go about gtting sample to getg tested and what would you need to get and where would youi take it? Beth _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx