Hello everyone, Surprise! The Y-DNA of my Isaac Ross, Sr. of NC, matches that of George Ross, Sr. of CT/NJ. Am trying to connect the two families and would like anyone from either of the families who is interested in pursuing paper trails to correspond with me. George Ross, Sr. is thought to have been an indentured servant at the Saugus Mine Works in MA (1651-1658). I have so far not found proof of that though there are references to a letter by Rev. John Cotton to Oliver Cromwell, 1651, given as evidence. I have not seen that letter and would ask anyone who has a copy to provide a transcript. From what I have otherwise gleaned, it looks like the letter was just a letter telling Cromwell that the indentured servants were being treated well. Have not found any proof of a specific reference to George Ross in the letter. There is no question that George Ross, Sr. was in CT (1657 – ca. 1670 ) and NJ (1670-1705), but my question is when and how he arrived in the US? Perhaps he came as said but perhaps earlier and under different circumstances. Seems to me that we just don´t know. So, I need someone who would like to exchange ideas with me and who is critical of the “accepted” story. Would also like to encourage all of you Ross men, to do the Y-DNA testing, as it can help us in determining our ancestry. Thanks, Linda