In a message dated 12/9/2005 11:41:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, ElaineVia@comcast.net writes: So, the other members of the project would like to match these two kit numbers. That would mean, their family line would be connected to Amer Via in some way. And that would be GOOD news to other members. Elaine, I am still very uneducated when it comes to DNA testing and the results produced. Here's what I was sent by another surname who also is doing DNA testing (not related to Via) but I thought this was a good explanation. Does this explanation fit with what you know about the results from DNA testing? Judy "In simple terms, the Y chromosome is passed on from father to son with almost no changes from generation to generation. So your Y-DNA is almost exactly the same as that of your grandfather, your g-g-g-g-g-grandfather, etc. Therefore, if two men have the exact same Y-DNA or almost exactly the same Y-DNA, they are descended from a common ancestor. The more differences there are between the two DNA samples, the farther back in time the common ancestor is."

"In simple terms, the Y chromosome is passed on from father to son with almost no changes from generation to generation. So your Y-DNA is almost exactly the same as that of your grandfather, your g-g-g-g-g-grandfather, etc. Therefore, if two men have the exact same Y-DNA or almost exactly the same Y-DNA, they are descended from a common ancestor. The more differences there are between the two DNA samples, the farther back in time the common ancestor is." Judy, that is RIGHT, that is why we need male members for the project with the surname of Via, Viar, Viars, Vier, Viers and ANY other spelling. Elaine =^..^=