Kevin, At the risk of being slightly "off-topic," I wanted to say "thanks" for sharing this with all of us. I think DNA testing is likely to become far more widespread in the coming years, and may well refute much of what many of us "think we know." Indeed, when it comes to compilations and narratives of an historical nature, (including genealogy), what we have is not so much what we "know" as what we "think" we know. ;-) "Why" we think we know it is critically important. We "think we know" based upon a variety of evidence which we must record in the event contradictory evidence surfaces (as it inevitably will). Through documentation, we are able to re-examine the "how and why" of our previous conclusions. Perhaps more importantly, future researchers will be able to do the same. I happen to be aware that through your own documentation, you're already able to identify a likely point at which your research went down the "wrong branch," so-to-speak. By example, you've reminded us that our research is not an exact or precise science. From hereon, DNA testing may prove any or all of us wrong - but it won't tell us where we *went* wrong. Only our own meticulous documentation and continued questioning will enable us - or those who follow - to identify where errors likely occurred and to "get it right." Best of luck as you continue your research. Please keep us posted. -Sandy On Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at 05:21 PM, Dukes, Kevin wrote: > There is some new DNA technology available for genealogical research. I > recently had my DNA tested and the results show that I am not related to > the Col.Henry- Capt.Henry- William Duke-Samuel Duke family from NC that > spread throughout the South. > This is in conflict with the book I wrote on my family > history, and takes me back to square one, where I was at 3 years ago > regarding my family history. <snip>