This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Swanson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/3449.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I had my DNA tested. I am a 12 marker match with a descendant of John Swanson (1761-1850). So it does appear I am a descendant of William Swanson (b. Abt. 1754).