I run the Derby/Darby (any spellings) DNA Project and am trying to break through my brick wall for Charles Rufus Derby who m. Hannah Bowers. Charles was born before 1800 and lived in Bridport, Addison Co, VT and later in Jersey Co, IL. He died in MO. By DNA testing, I'm hoping to find other lines of Derby who are connected by blood and thus narrow the search field. For this reason, I'm urging anyone who has a male with the Derby surname to consider testing. If we can determine who among us is related by blood and who isn't then the good guesses as to where to look for our ancestors could be narrowed. One does need to do their genealogy, however....DNA testing does not replace good genealogy, but proves or disproves that paper trail.

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Thank you,
Emily
aulicino@hevanet.com