I have just gotten my DNA (Y-46) test back from Ancestry. Unfortunately, my most recent common ancestor is about 15+ generations away from me and does not even share the name. I am confident that there are some common ancestors within this board. If you have ever thought about having your DNA tested, now is a good time. Ancestry is running a 50% off special on testing until October 31 (about $100 for Y-46 test). It does not require a blood test, just some swabs inside the cheek. The paternal test is only useful for males with the Barth name. That can be yourself or a male relative with the Barth name. My Barth's came from Germany and lived in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and West Virginia. The name was also somtimes spelled Baird. I would be interested to find any relatives and would be more than happy to share my research. I'm looking forward to making some connections.

Darrin Barth
Hiram, Georgia