This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cmward71 Surnames: warren Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.warren/3359.1.1.1.2.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Keep in mind that y-DNA is passed down from father to son, to son, to son, to son a hundred times over to present time and is identifiable as a lineage with a surname. That is an accepted and known scientific fact. Poynton's - de Warren is a known and well accepted Poynton Warren, therefore paper trails that lead to him that have the same male DNA are Poynton Warrens. Rappahannock Warrens have a paper trail that differs from the Poynton linegae and the DNA indicates this difference. To find Rappahannock lineage in Europe, more Warrens over there and around the world need to test their DNA through Family Tree DNA where we have a project already in place. 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.