Bob, If 1% of all Madeirans and their descendants, and we are talking millions, did a DNA test we would many answers. However, at this stage it becomes only one of the answers that may guide us. Some day we will have more. But you know anything beyond 1750 is rare for the islands. So what next? I suspect Katherine Borges will pick up this message. She knows a lot! Do you know that there is a village in Madeira named Camacha? Among other things it is famous for its dance (Bailinho da Camacha). I wonder if the Camacho family has something to do with the name. José -----Original Message----- From: BOBCAMSCPW@aol.com [mailto:BOBCAMSCPW@aol.com] Sent: June 6, 2006 3:35 PM To: PRT-MADEIRA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PRT-MADEIRA] Madeiran archives website Thank you everyone for your information. I am not sure of the DNA thing, but how would someone check into that and what would be the cost for something like this? I am interested in it but no sure. Thanks Bob Camacho Researching the islands of Terceira for da Costa, and Evangelho, Graciousa for Reis, and Madeira for Camacho ============================== Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. New content added every business day. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx