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.