On Mar 5, 2009, at 2:34 PM, KAREN DALE wrote: > ... Hooray for DNA! .... [and in conclusion] ... A great tool-- > even when it gives us surprises. > > Karen, I agree completely, but I have repeatedly met with passive resistance when I have urged male Bowman relatives (and potential Bowman relatives) to provide samples for DNA analysis. At first I was puzzled by the reluctance of men to have their DNA analyzed, but when I delved into my feelings, I began to suspect that the reluctance may be due to a subconscious (or even conscious) anxiety that the results may reveal a different ancestry than expected ("give surprises"). There may also be fears that the stored samples may at a later time be analyzed for unintended purposes. Regards, Byron Bowman To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html