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There is a 19th century indenture dated 1813 regarding a Thomas and Sarah Phillips of Somerset, England, for sale on Ebay until April 15th.  The starting bid is about five pounds which is approximately eight dollars.  Here is alink in case anyone...

The following tests were underway at FTDNA as of 10 April 2010:

Due Date, Batch #, Kit #, Type of Test

03/01/2010, 343, 84729, R-L21 SNP

04/12/2010, 349, 74772, Family Finder Autosomal Test

04/28/2010, 350, 173857, Mt-DNA FGS

05/03/2010, 352, 152678,...

Scientists announced yesterday the bones of a new hominid species that lived almost two million years ago have been found in South Africa.  Read more about the story in the New York Times at thislink and thanks to Jen Phillips-Smith for providing...

NBC announced yesterday they are renewing the new genealogical TV show "Who Do You Think You Are?" for a second season.  Here is part of the press release:

"Who Do You Think You Are?" from executive producer Lisa Kudrow is averaging a 1.6 rating......