This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JLarryVick Surnames: Vick, Mercer, Williams, Rust, Murphey, Oates, Sherrod, Graham Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.shaw/6731/mb.ashx Message Board Post: An African American SHAW matches the Y-DNA signature of descendants of Richard VICK (b. abt 1713 in Isle of Wight Co., VA). Richard VICK had descendants that lived in VA and NC as well as other states. These matching Y-DNA signatures indicate the two lines share a common patrilineal ancestor. If you have hit a brick wall in your SHAW research, you might consider using Y-DNA to help in your research. Regards, Larry Vick James Larry10, James Ralph9, Robert Emory8, Edward Elmo7, Jacob Mercer6, Stephen5, Jacob4, ?Isaac3, William2, Joseph1 http://worldfamilies.net/surnames/v/vick/index.html 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.