Hello fellow list members. As some of you know there have been major strides in genealogy searches in the last few years. I have recently tried one. The www.FamilytreeDNA.com project Has been very successful. There are now 23 completed Richardson test with the following results:I have a perfect match on the 25 test with three other people. Two are Richardsons about 10 generations down the line and my match to them proves my record to that time. This went up the line to John Richardson b. abt 1720 and down another of his sons to the two individuals. We had many other records to prove this also. This test also showed that another family member is not related. I also have a perfect match to another surname family which obviously has a Richardson connection that I am are not aware of yet. We have matches for three others, another match of three, a match of two, another of three, and two others with no matches yet. There a total of seven different Richardson lines to date. More test are in process. We have a list director who can give you more information. The web site above has much information included. Her address is: xanadu92@direcway.com I am not promoting this lab and have no financial interest in it. There are at least two others doing this type of work. My sole interest in to furthur our Richardson research. It has worked well for me and I think it would help all of you. The Y chromosome test is for males only. Females can participate by having a known male relative tested. There is a female test but it is more expensive and time consuming. Thanks to our list administrator for allowing this to be posted and for the many ways the list has helped over the years. Just keep up the good work. Clois Richardson Fort Worth, Texas CloisRich@earthlink.net