This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Judith_Russell Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.russell/5995.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: you are correct...it was my SON who had the Russell dna test. But it is nice that his test kit could also be used for my mitochondrial dna values, since sons do inherit both types of dna, but only pass along the male type. 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.