Mary thank you for your response. Let me say first it appears that your Games family line is part of this John Games 1774 that I have. Do you have any additional family information on the Benjamin Clarkson-Fanny Games marriage such as their children, etc.
There are two problems with DNA testing one being finding individuals agreeing to participate and then the funding.The 12 marker test with familytreedna is 103.00 I would think that should be the first step. It is natural for people to be suspicious of anything they don't understand and that complicates getting volenteers. I was able to get participation in the current on going program because I had a ten year history of working with the individuals who agreed to help. We also had developed a good researched genealogy workup in each of the areas that eventuall proved out to be connected by the DNA.
There is currently a Gaines DNA research group which I made contact with. Their position is we are not related. I have maintained an open mind and untill it is proven one way or the other I believe it is an open question.
I would appreciate hearing from you and others on this issue.
Ralph Games
gamesri@redshift.com