> > Dear Iris, > > The answer is that they don't use old DNA.. They use DNA from a living person, usually with a cheek swab which is then mailed to the laboratory for analysis.. > > Eric > > > > [Original Message] > > From: Iris Harris <iris-harris@sbcglobal.net> > > To: <pa-old-chester@rootsweb.com> > > Date: 10/25/2006 8:47:31 AM > > Subject: [PaOldC] DNA > > > > My question to all the Y and X DNA is how and where > > can they get DNA from ancestors that died in 1700's > > and 1800's and how reliable is it? > > Is it like the "fake" coat of arms that was popular > > a few years ago? > > Iris > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PA-OLD-CHESTER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message