In my former articles, I've written about "They Want to be Found" or "They Wanna Be Found"-the genealogical phenomena of "coincidental happenings" that have happen when we are pursuing genealogical information. You walk down the stacks of a library, as I did, and the small book sticking out of the stacks, by "happenstance" proved to be the very information I had sought, and was having no success. Many of you wrote to me of your experiences with running into a source when you least expect it, and which borders on "coincidence" but it occurs more often than "concidence" The following article will enthrall you as it did me, that adds to the frequency of the "They Want to be Found" phenomena - DNA ! Be sure to read the following article, as we enter into a new era of genealogical research, that seems to be making strides, thanks to the scientists, and volunteers who are contributing to this NEW TOOL. Remember BC, (before computers) when we frantically went to libraries, research sites, slept in the back of our cars in order to invade museums, and other repositories of information. Then came computers, and now DNA ! Read On : Ref. The HERALD, Everett, WA. Date: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005 Section: Main Section, Front Page Site: http://www.heraldnet.com/about Article: Following DNA into the past EdCC class takes genealgist back further than they have ever gone By Eric Stevick, Herald Writer PIX captioned: Edmonds Community College student Lyndsey Bury (left) and Brian Hall and genealogist Carole Thul ( right ) prepare DNA samples to send to a lab in New York. In a month, they will be able to compare their DNA with other people around the world to learn more about their ancient ancestors. COMMENT: Members and contributors to the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society in Lynnwood are named in this article. One of these active members is Margaret Summitt (she' my 4th Cousin via our Clark-Michaels ancestry- Anna Michaels m. Jason S. Clark and they are my Great, great Grandparents). I liked the comment that Margaret Summitt made to the reporter, quoted as followis: "It' one of those coincidences, that was not a coincidence," Summitt said. "It was meant to be." It goes along with my contention that "They Want to be Found" and if we keep striving for information, and playing the "clues" we will become successful with our genealogy. I have "given up" many times during my pursuit, but when I lease expect it, the information "comes to me" in various ways, that never cease to amaze me over the many years of pursuit. I have the desire to participate in the DNA research. I've already submitted a vial but I would like to engage in an active DNA result. Be sure to read about the student whose DNA matched a segment from prehistoric times. Never give up on your genealogy - it's older than you'd think !!! Carroll in Snohomish * * * 30 * * *