This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Herb_Waldrup Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.russell/5995.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If I understand the DNA thing, you have to be a direct male lineage to go back to the ancestor. The y-Chromosone is passed from son to son. I'm not sure what your DNA test was for. 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.