Joan- In response to your question. You can have an mtDNA test run for the female line-it is much more difficult to trace and MUCH more costly-like $400 as opposed to about $150 for the male line. These are ballpark prices. Each company has their own price lists. Peggie in OR "HI! I would LOVE to find more information on my side of the family via my maiden name. But, being a female this isn't possible, right? I know of just one relative who might do it if I could find him. All I know is he's in CA. Any suggestions?" No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.10/995 - Release Date: 9/8/2007 1:24 PM