This would work for my husband, then, because this linage would make him 1/32 Cherokee. He does not look remotely Indian, primarily because the rest of his heritage is all English, Irish and Scottish. Clay is thrilled, however, to know that he shares even a little Cherokee heritage, however! We definitely plan to run the DNA testing one day when the budget allows. I would actually like to gather up all the decedents I've been corresponding with and see if they couldn't all do it. That would be great! Thanks for the info! Kat ----- Original Message ----- From: <Cleonharris@aol.com> To: <VAPATRIC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [VAPATRICK] Missouri Fulcher It is, indeed, exciting when family lore about Indian ancestry turns out to be true. Those who have such a family legend might be interested to know that there is a genetic test to estimate what percentage of one's ancestry is Indian, European, African, or East Asian. It is offered by _www.ancestrybydna.com_ (http://www.ancestrybydna.com) , and unlike the more common test of the Y chromosome, it works for both men and women. Note, however, that it is probably not reliable if Indian ancestry is less than about 1/32; for example, if only one 4th or earlier great grandparent was full-blooded Indian. With each passing generation the percentage of Indian ancestry is reduced by half, so this might well be the last generation for which the test will prove useful. Charles Leon Harris ==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== Patrick County Heritage Book Volumes 1 & 2 http://www.myvirginiaheritage.com/heritage_books/patrick_county2.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.0/368 - Release Date: 6/16/06 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.0/368 - Release Date: 6/16/06