This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: waroper Surnames: Roper, Yates Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.roper/1851.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In this post, you state: > "The claimed descendants of Meredith Roper do not have the mutation at > the 25th marker, but all seem to share a 17 at that marker. The > descendant of Gideon Roper also has the number 17 at the 25th marker. > As a result, Meredith is probably not the son of David Roper and Sarah > Yates. He is more likely the brother of David." What is the basis of your belief that a David ROPER ever married a Sarah YATES and that ANY ROPER DNA Test subjects are descended from such a couple? Are you aware of any primary evidence of this asserted marriage or of any evidence that any test subjects are descended from such persons? I realize that there are some assertions (seemingly invented) floating around on the Internet, but has anyone ever yet identified ANY supporting primary evidence for such a marriage? * As to the DNA test results, it is MOST LIKELY that the mutations you identify are of RECENT origin. There is, to date NO EVIDENCE, of which I am aware that mutations you describe were present in the generations you discuss. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>