Dear Charles, All the Severs are entitled to the reduced Group rate by using the following link to order a test: _http://www.ftdna.com/surname_join.asp?code=W68870&special=true_ (http://www.ftdna.com/surname_join.asp?code=W68870&special=true) Again, I am in favor of DNA tests to assist with genealogy but only for selected individuals. One male in each family group that is known to be a documented group. Multiple tests in a group are not very helpful for the amount of cost. The money would be better spent on testing a member of another group. ALways a male member and always a 25 or 37 marker test as 12 is not sufficient to tell anything definite as the first 12 markers are oriented toward larger groups of immigrants and tend to match with persons of the same migratory pattern. For example, my test matched better with l8 persons NOT NAMED Severs and NOT CONNECTED to Severs than they did a very likely cousin. The probable cousin matched ll of 12 markers on the first 12. This is fairly common with one mutation, but the others were 12/12 match. More markers are needed for additional sureity. As you can see 12 markers wont do it. The DNA can be used where proof is very difficult. It will not tell an exact relationship but most problems of relationship can be suspected by the data at hand but cannot be proven. This does not prove a relationship exactly but does tell that a close one exists. EXAMPLE: My family group started with a marriage of Wm Severs born l752 and Catherine Peck born around l770. They married in l793 in Montgomery Co VA and, promptly , moved to Knox Co TN where that area was cut off and formed Anderson Co TN (no real move, just a boundary change). There is a Daniel H Severs born l800-02 in TN found in the l850 census of Madison Co AL. Daniel and Daniel H Severs is a name used in 4 others in the proven family group and he is highly suspect as a son of theirs. The same is true of Charles J Severs found in Washington Co AR and born l8ll (my ancestor ws born l809). In that case the names are not similar as there was only one son, Frederick Ballard Severs (apparently named for the wifes family, Ballard at least) and 3 daughters. Daniel's family cannot be traced as yet to a living male. ( I will paste an outline below, later), but the son was traced to a Charles Severs in California. IN that case a DNA may be the only way to tell if there is a definite connection although it will not dell exactly what that connection was. Of couse, the more matches the more likely they are to be sons of William l752. Of course, we are hoping to get a DNA test on that person but he has not stated his willingness to do so. I am still looking for a male desc of this group of Daniel l802 July probably. Descendants of Daniel H Severs 1 Daniel H Severs 1802 - 1875 b: Jul 1802 in anderson Co TN Lived Madison Co AL d: 21 Sep 1875 in Phillips Co AR age 73+2months . +Nancy Unknown 1800 - b: 1800 in SC m: Abt. 1817 in phillips Co AR . 2 John W Severs 1825 - b: 1825 in Alabama in Craighead Co AR in l870 Census ..... +Lucinda C Tiller 1835 - b: 1835 m: 22 Dec 1857 in Madison Co Al . 2 Kate Catherine Severs 1831 - b: 1831 in Alabama ..... +James Gooch m: 07 Jan 1858 in Madison Co AL newspaper. . 2 Melissa J Severs 1833 - b: 1833 in Alabama ..... +Samue A. Giles m: 18 Dec 1856 in Madison Co AL newspaper. presume Madison Co . 2 Hugh M Severs 1818 - b: 1818 in TN in Madison Co AL in l850 Blacksmith 1850 Census ..... +Nancy B Atkison/Adkisson 1824 - b: 1824 m: 08 Feb 1842 in Roane Co TN ..... 3 William L Severs 1841 - b: 1841 in TN ..... 3 James Severs 1844 - b: 1844 in probTN or AL(1880 Census) ......... +Lucy C Unknown 1834 - b: 1834 in Al ..... 3 Mary Severs 1846 - b: 1846 in Alabama ..... 3 Arta Severs 1849 - b: 1849 . 2 William F Severs 1827 - b: 1827 in Alabama ..... +Lucy A Unknown 1840 - b: 1840 ..... 3 Lucy Severs 1875 - b: 1875 in AR (likely Madison Co) . 2 Stephen B Severs 1831 - 1880 b: 1831 in Alabama d: Bet. 1880 - 1900 ..... +Susan Graham 1828 - b: Jun 1828 in AL d: in Living in 1900 Census of AL m: Abt. 1859 in Limestone or Madison Co AL probably ..... 3 Jennie Severs 1860 - b: 1860 in AL ..... 3 Catherine Severs 1861 - b: 1861 in AL ..... 3 Mary L Severs 1863 - b: 1863 in AL ..... 3 Mattie Severs 1865 - b: 1865 in AL ..... 3 Lee Severs 1867 - b: 1867 in AL ..... 3 Julia Severs 1869 - b: 1869 in AL ..... 3 George Severs 1871 - b: 1871 in AL ..... 3 Burton' Bert" Severs 1874 - b: Aug 1874 in AL *2nd Wife of Daniel H Severs: . +Sarah J Parham m: 1868 in phillips Co AR ANY HELP on this group appreciated. I would gladly give any other info that I have Charles Severs

Some time back I corresponded with a Severs researcher who had a connections with Beets surname. If that person subscribes will they please contact Ray Severs (_rsevers1@msn.com_ (mailto:rsevers1@msn.com) ) as he, too, has a Beets connection to explore with you. Charles Severs There is now a DNA program for Severs and Sevier. I have found no connection with the two families and it does not matter as there are two Severs to compare with. The more persons tested the more a new person submitting a test can learn from matches and mismatches. I have matched with Don Severs whose ancestor , WIlliam Severs born l797 TN, proves to be son of WIlliam Severs l752 who married Catherine Peck in l793 in Montgomery Co VA and lived in Knox/Anderson Co TN until he moved to Nodaway Co MO in l849 (YES- age 97 and moved that far, probably horse and wagon). Other sons proven are John Severs l898, Jacob Peck Severs l809. Proven daughter Mary "Polly" Severs ,born TN 1795 who married William Lamar in l8ll (YES age 16) as his wife #2. Suspect children Charles J Severs l8ll, Daniel Severs 1802. I have located a male for possible DNA test from Charles J Severs l8ll but would love to have a test from a direct male Descendant of Daniel or any other Severs group that is not researched back to an emigrant . A single DNA test for any known group of Severs of 25 or 37 markers should show a connection or NOT and this could direct research in a more favorable direction. A test of more than a single male from each group would not tell much more than a single test of ONE PERSON. I would encourage any group to get tested but only one person per group. Further info go to _www.familytreedna.com_ (http://www.familytreedna.com) . I hope you will join in on this easy project that can tell a lot very quickly. I will keep you posted when I get the result of any future tests done.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Spauldings" <bnlspaulding@machlink.com> To: "Housden" <housden-l@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 6:19 PM Subject: Obit: Franklin D. Severs > Mr. Franklin "Frank" D. Severs, age 70, of Pineville, Mo. passed > away at 1:29 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at his residence. > > He had lived in Pineville, Mo. since 1977 coming from Neosho, Mo. > He was born November 10, l934 in Neosho, MO. to the late Charles E. and > Nina D. (Housden) Severs. He served in the United States Air Force. He > was a welder/machinist for 30 years working for Teledyne in Neosho, Mo., > and Pratt & Whitney in Springdale, Ark. He enjoyed hunting, golf, > baseball and basketball. He was very proud to be the Torch Bearer for the > 2004 McDonald County American Cancer Society Relay For Life Rally and was > a member of the Purple Hearts Team. > > He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and a sister > in infancy. > > Survivors include his partner and friend Martha "Janie" Williams of > Pineville, MO.; two sisters, Barbara and Leroy Spaulding of Muscatine, > Iowa and Carla and Virgil Sprenkle of Abilene, Kan., his children, Jeff > and Jan Overton, Jerry and Donna Overton, Julie and Rick Bussey all of > Neosho, Mo.. Tracey and Susan Williams of Bella Vista, Ark., Wendy and > Michael Deaton of Noel, Mo.; several grandchildren and several neices and > nephews. > > Arrangements are under the personal care > of: > Walker-Dowd Funeral Home, of Anderson, Mo. > > > > The following information is not included in the obituary. > > "FRANKLIN D. SEVERS" WILL BE ENGRAVED ON A TABLET > > AND PLACED AT THE "BELLA VISTA, (ARK.) VETERANS WALL OF HONOR" > > DEDICATED IN HIS LOVING MEMORY > > BY MARTHA JANE WILLIAMS > > > Barbara > > > >

I have calculated that my group of Severs probably represents 20% of all the present day Severs in the USA Phone directory today (750 of them not counting other spellings which would be around 2500 I suspect.). I, recently have had a 25 marker DNA test as descendant of Jacob Peck Severs l809 who was son of WIlliam Severs l752 who married in VA. There were two other proven siblings. They were Mary "Polly " Severs 1796 who married WIlliam Lamar in l8ll and John Severs born l798 William Severs l797 and Charles J Severs l8ll and , Daniel Severs l800-1802. Carol Clouse Severs had her brother tested and he was desc of William l797 and a match was observed. I have, recently, found a Charles Severs living in California who is a direct Desc of Charles J Severs l8ll above and hope he will get tested. Anyone know of a living descendant of Daniel Severs l800-l802 who was found in Madison CO AL in the l850 census. He is my next project and I would, dearly, like to have some help from a relative or person interested in that group. I will paste an outline of what I know on Daniel H Severs l802 at the bottom of this message for inspection if anyone is interested.. This was part of a Sevier group from TN and none of them matched. It occurred to me that ANY male named Severs could join that group, submit his specimen (cheek scraping) and pay a single fee ($227 I recall) and tell if they matched this group of Severs or this group of Sevier. If they did match (I give it 20-25% chance) a huge amount of genealogy can be included (as I have it and glad to share) . If they did not match they might match with Sevier ( I give it a much smaller chance, maybe 3%) . If that failed there may be a Seaver group (If so I would give it l0% but only if there was a Seaver or Seavers group). In short a lot for ONLY ONE TEST and not a group. As tests and matches grow the probability would be greater for a match. A 12 marker test can be ordered for about $175. but, I feel 25 markers or 37 markers are better assurance. If you have any questions check _www.familytreedna.com_ (http://www.familytreedna.com) and see if you can get answers. #1 question: There are 4 companys doing DNA for genealogical purposes. Do those companies compare records for matches among themselves. #2 Can an individual compare for himself by matching the results of their test with others who have been tested by another lab. #3 if YES to #2 how does one do that judging from the activity on this list there may be only 30 Severs researchers in the entire country I would like to see a family group of about this size have a large number tested and see how many fall into a very small number of groups. I suspect no more than l0 groups would account for 60-80% of families who could trace their ancestry back to 1800 or before. Best Charles Severs Descendants of Daniel H Severs 1 Daniel H Severs 1802 - 1875 b: Jul 1802 in anderson Co TN Lived Madison Co AL d: 21 Sep 1875 in Phillips Co AR age 73+2months . +Nancy Unknown 1800 - b: 1800 in SC m: Abt. 1817 in phillips Co AR . 2 John W Severs 1825 - b: 1825 in Alabama in Craighead Co AR in l870 Census ..... +Lucinda C Tiller 1835 - b: 1835 m: 22 Dec 1857 in Madison Co Al . 2 Kate Catherine Severs 1831 - b: 1831 in Alabama ..... +James Gooch m: 07 Jan 1858 in Madison Co AL newspaper. . 2 Melissa J Severs 1833 - b: 1833 in Alabama ..... +Samue A. Giles m: 18 Dec 1856 in Madison Co AL newspaper. presume Madison Co . 2 Hugh M Severs 1818 - b: 1818 in TN in Madison Co AL in l850 Blacksmith 1850 Census ..... +Nancy B Atkison/Adkisson 1824 - b: 1824 m: 08 Feb 1842 in Roane Co TN ..... 3 William L Severs 1841 - b: 1841 in TN ..... 3 James Severs 1844 - b: 1844 in probTN or AL(1880 Census) ......... +Lucy C Unknown 1834 - b: 1834 in Al ..... 3 Mary Severs 1846 - b: 1846 in Alabama ..... 3 Arta Severs 1849 - b: 1849 . 2 William F Severs 1827 - b: 1827 in Alabama ..... +Lucy A Unknown 1840 - b: 1840 ..... 3 Lucy Severs 1875 - b: 1875 in AR (likely Madison Co) . 2 Stephen B Severs 1831 - 1880 b: 1831 in Alabama d: Bet. 1880 - 1900 ..... +Susan Graham 1828 - b: Jun 1828 in AL d: in Living in 1900 Census of AL m: Abt. 1859 in Limestone or Madison Co AL probably ..... 3 Jennie Severs 1860 - b: 1860 in AL ..... 3 Catherine Severs 1861 - b: 1861 in AL ..... 3 Mary L Severs 1863 - b: 1863 in AL ..... 3 Mattie Severs 1865 - b: 1865 in AL ..... 3 Lee Severs 1867 - b: 1867 in AL ..... 3 Julia Severs 1869 - b: 1869 in AL ..... 3 George Severs 1871 - b: 1871 in AL ..... 3 Burton' Bert" Severs 1874 - b: Aug 1874 in AL *2nd Wife of Daniel H Severs: . +Sarah J Parham m: 1868 in phillips Co AR

I found an old querry in an Oklahoma Genealogy magazine made by a lady named PUGSLEY. This was about 35 years old but her data may be out there. She was asking about Mary "Polly" Severs born about l795 in TN and married William Lamar in l8ll as his wife #2 (note her young age). He was born about l770. any information on the subject or her or her DATA whereabouts would be greatly appreciated. Charles Severs Louisville Ky

Hi! Jason, I am Carolyn Severs, Clouse"Carol" your James Earl SEVERS must be a different James SEVERS because the one in My family is James Edward Severs as is so stated on a certified copy of his death record from Missouri Archives, in my possession. Ken Clouse k-powdercoating@earthlink.net Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.

James Earl Severs was my grandfather. Was there some information you were looking for? Jason Severs ----- Original Message ----- From: <S935938@aol.com> To: <SEVERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 8:17 AM Subject: James Earl Severs > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lBHBAIB/35.40 > > Message Board Post: > > He mentioned Hazel Patch Kentucky to me as well. > Charles Severs S9359338at aol.com > > > ==== SEVERS Mailing List ==== > This Severs-L is set to reply to the list so that all readers may benefit > from the message. If the message is private or of NO genealogical interest > to others, send it to the individual. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ballard Anderson Shields Olsen Robb Trent McGilbray McIntosh Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lBHBAIB/95 Message Board Post: I am searching for a direct male desc. of this group for a DNA study. His son Frederick B Severs born 1835 had two sons of questionalbe legitimacy One was John McGilvray/McGilbray and the other was Samuel B Severs. I have traced Samuels desc to Charles J Severs who died in CA very recently and wish to contact his desc. I know little about John McGilvray. All were part Cherokee and lived in Indian Territory (OK after 1908). I am attempting to prove a relationship to William Severs born 1752 of VA TN and MO

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Severs Peck, Parham, Tiller, Graham, Gooch, Giles Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lBHBAIB/94 Message Board Post: this Severs appears in the Madison Co AL census with children. OUTLINEDescendants of Daniel H Severs 1 Daniel H Severs 1802 - 1875 b: Jul 1802 in anderson Co TN Lived Madison Co AL d: 21 Sep 1875 in Phillips Co AR +Nancy Unknown 1800 - b: 1800 in SC m: Abt. 1817 in Anderson Co TN probably 2 John W Severs 1825 - b: 1825 in Alabama in Craighead Co AR in l870 Census .... +Lucinda C Tiller 1835 - b: 1835 m: 22 Dec 1857 in Madison Co Al 2 Kate Catherine Severs 1831 - b: 1831 in Alabama .... +James Gooch m: 07 Jan 1858 in Madison Co AL newspaper. presume Madison Co 2 Melissa J Severs 1833 - b: 1833 in Alabama .... +Samue A. l Giles m: 18 Dec 1856 in Madison Co AL newspaper. presume Madison Co 2 Hugh M Severs 1818 - b: 1818 in TN in Madison Co AL in l850 Blacksmith 1850 Census .... +Nancy B Atkison/Adkisson 1824 - b: 1824 m: 08 Feb 1842 in Roane Co TN .... 3 William L Severs 1841 - b: 1841 in TN .... 3 James Severs 1844 - b: 1844 in TN .... 3 Mary Severs 1846 - b: 1846 in Alabama .... 3 Arta Severs 1849 - b: 1849 2 William F Severs 1827 - b: 1827 in Alabama 2 Stephen B Severs 1831 - b: 1831 in Alabama .... +Susan Graham 1831 - b: 1831 in AL m: Abt. 1859 in Limestone or Madison Co AL probably .... 3 Jennie Severs 1860 - b: 1860 in AL .... 3 Catherine Severs 1861 - b: 1861 in AL .... 3 Mary L Severs 1863 - b: 1863 in AL .... 3 Mattie Severs 1865 - b: 1865 in AL .... 3 Lee Severs 1867 - b: 1867 in AL .... 3 Julia Severs 1869 - b: 1869 in AL .... 3 George Severs 1871 - b: 1871 in AL .... 3 Burton Severs 1874 - b: 1874 in AL *2nd Wife of Daniel H Severs: +Sarah J Parham m: 1868 in phillips Co AR I am searching for descendants of the above group if anyone has any information. I have searched as far as l880 census and found some of this info there. I need info since l880. I have no proof that Daniel l802 is son of WIlliam and Catherine Severs but feel sure he is because of the name of one of his children (Hugh) which is uncommon but reused in this family. I wish to contact a direct living male from this group for a DNA study

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lBHBAIB/35.40 Message Board Post: He mentioned Hazel Patch Kentucky to me as well. Charles Severs S9359338at aol.com

I don't > [Original Message] > From: <S9359338@aol.com> > To: <SEVERS-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 12/12/2004 11:35:44 AM > Subject: Goos Cemetery in Louisiana > > Severs there. Anyone know which Severs group they belong to?? > Severs, Sr., Albert Forest (1876-1951) > 6SW > Severs, Hazel Gertrude Musgrove (1907-1979) 7SW > Severs, Maggie Louise Goos (1877-1964) 6SW > Severs Meyerson, Rose (Plot) (1914- ) 6SW > Severs, Willie Wardwell (1906-1975) 7SW > > Thanks > Charles Severs > > > ==== SEVERS Mailing List ==== > to subscribe or unsubscribe use the address Severs-L-request@rootsweb.com and put in subscribe or unsubscribe in the body of the message. Same for Severs-D-request@rootsweb.com > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

CHARLES J SEVERS 02 Mar 1925 13 Sep 2003 (V) 90706 (Bellflower, _Los Angeles, CA_ (http://resources.rootsweb.com/USA/CA/LosAngeles) ) (none specified) 444-14-8055 Oklahoma born l925 died 2003 lst adddress social security number 444 14 8055 born OK Not sure if this is son or grandson of Charles J Severs l885 . I would guess grandson but could be unrelated. I have written that address and will see if anyone of the same family actually lives at that address still. If you have any way to find a widow or find a wife's name or initials I would like to have it. This person is likely to be gggrandson of Barto Severs or Samuel B Severs of OK. Any assistance appreciated. Samuel was son of Frederick B Severs and grandson of Charles J Severs born l8ll TN and lived in Washington Co AR and is buried there. There has been a Charles J Severs in existence since l8ll. If anyone knows any family of Charles J Severs above, or any other Charles J Severs, that would be nice as well. Best for the new year. Charles Severs

I am still tracking the younger Charles J Severs and the younger Barto Severs. I think it might be possible that the younger Barto has a male descendant in OK somewhere or in that area. I have access to the l920 Census and plan to start there with Barto. I have a little suspicion that the younger Charles J Severs may have died young but do not know. Anyone know or have any info about him. He may be in the SS death index but I could not identify him , definitely. Did anyone have any thoughts on him being one of the SS Death index Charles Severs listings as they did not use middle initial, which really helps. I assume he was a Charles Jackson Severs but am not even sure about that. I have more info about all these but am looking for descendants more than anything else. Many thanks Charles Severs

George W Severs and Ruby M Severs who are buried there?? Charles Severs

Albert Severs Aug 1 1875 Nov 16 1943 Clyston A. Severs Dec 19 1936 Aug 28 1996 Elizabeth Severs Nov 23 1899 Nov 19 1931 Levi Severs Dec 11 1909 May 10 1984 Martha E. Severs 1880 1960 Anyone know these folks. I do not have them in Data Base Charles Severs

Anyone know him. ?? His Severs relatives are buried in Comstock Cemetery in Putnam Co MO William Scott Severs Mary F Barnes Louie E Severs (anyone know who he is??) Perry A Severs and wife Menta (no maiden name If anyone is interested I have family lineage of their ancestry as well. Charles Severs

Severs there. Anyone know which Severs group they belong to?? Severs, Sr., Albert Forest (1876-1951) 6SW Severs, Hazel Gertrude Musgrove (1907-1979) 7SW Severs, Maggie Louise Goos (1877-1964) 6SW Severs Meyerson, Rose (Plot) (1914- ) 6SW Severs, Willie Wardwell (1906-1975) 7SW Thanks Charles Severs

There were two Barto Severs (father and son) they were born and died in OK. zip code for the father was 73112 at death in l986 and 73109 for the son who died in l978. Anyone know anything about them?? I have some considerable ancestry but am interested in their descendants in this case. Any help appreciated. Anyone have access to death records in OK The son lived in 73109 but the death payment was made to 73103. I assume that the executor of his estate lived in 73103 Charles Severs

Shows the following Severs family. The first name of the father is a little blurred. Does anyone know anything about them?? There is another Barto Severs born around l900 in Oklahoma that might be connected. Barto Severs 35 Elizabeth Severs 34 William 16 Elizabeth 12 Rebecca 7 and George Brughman age 75 in the household (wife's father??) Anyone know any ancestry or descendants of this family group?? Charles Severs _S9359338@aol.com_ (mailto:S9359338@aol.com)

This data is from Family Tree Maker CD 355. The desc of Heinrick Harn Severs may be interested in this entry Charles Severs Germans to America, 1850-1874 Blumenstein, Anna Cath. Age : 18 Country of Origin : Hessen Arrival Date : Aug 5, 1866 Final Destination : New York Last Residence : Quendel Port of Embarkation : Bremen Purpose for Travel : Staying in the USA Mode of Travel : Steerage Manifest ID Number : 00030089 Severs, Albert Age : 17 Country of Origin : Wurtemberg Arrival Date : Jun 5, 1867 Final Destination : United States Port of Embarkation : Bremen and Southampton Port of Debarkation : New York Ship's Name : Baltic Gender : Male Severs, Andres Age : 33 Country of Origin : Germany Arrival Date : Aug 31, 1872 Final Destination : United States Port of Embarkation : Bremen Port of Debarkation : New York Ship's Name : Weser Occupation : Farmer Gender : Male Severs, Baronia Age : 46 Country of Origin : Germany Arrival Date : May 28, 1872 Final Destination : United States Port of Embarkation : Hamburg and Havre Port of Debarkation : New York Ship's Name : Westphalia Gender : Female Severs, Diedr. Age : 14 Country of Origin : Brunswick Final Destination : United States Last Residence : Thodinghausen Port of Embarkation : Bremen Occupation : Farmer Gender : Male Purpose for Travel : Staying in the USA Mode of Travel : Steerage Manifest ID Number : 00018053 Severs, Heinrich Age : 36 Country of Origin : Germany Arrival Date : May 27, 1859 Final Destination : United States Port of Embarkation : New York Port of Debarkation : Bremen Ship's Name : J. Ahlers Occupation : Farmer Gender : Male Severs, Herm. Age : 18 Country of Origin : Wurtemberg Arrival Date : Jun 5, 1867 Final Destination : United States Port of Embarkation : Bremen and Southampton Port of Debarkation : New York Ship's Name : Baltic Occupation : Farmer Gender : Male