Re: Interesting article on race at NY Times

IFerToo wrote:
>
> This article is so interesting to  me!  I have half sisters whose
paternal
> side stems from historical deep south (Mississippi) and we often would
> wonder if the black counterparts with the same last name were related to
> them somehow.

They most likelty are.  My DH's family has been traced to one major
plantation - and both white and black ancestors are identified - all
with the same last name.

> I wish it weren't spendy - I would do it too!  Wonder if they
> have genetic material for all races?
>
> neat!
> jocelyn

Due to the DNA Project they do.  My understanding is that they can
trace one lineage - for females it is the female line, and for males,
the male line.

-L.