At last ! The long awaited DNA Project for the "McDowell's" is entering it's 4th week now,and it is really picking up steam !!! Williamson Co. Tn. is at the focal point of the earlier settlements of the "McDowell" family since 1786,and before. We are needing all male McDowell's to step-up to the plate and take a painless swab on the inside of the cheek,the cost for the test kit is nominal at just $99.00 for the 12 marker test. What the test will tell you is....Who you may be related to,with 99% certainty ! ...and What other family groups you are related to,.....Also, the closenes of the association !!! Think of it folks,,,,you'll be bringing all these people together,and just think of all of the info that we can share with the Williamson Co. Archives,the Library,the Historic Society,etc. Please advise the McDowell males you know of this and ask them to take the test,it is the beginning of a wonderful legacy for Williamson county!!! If intrested, you may email the Administrator at.....charlotte_baker@tds.net....and she will direct you through,and provide you with all the neede info. Thanx,Good luck, Chuck McDowell