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DNA evidence on a shawl found at Ripper murder scene nails the killer 126 years after the crime was committed.  By testing descendants of the victim and suspect, identifications were made.  Click

Family Tree DNA is holding an End of Summer Sale on all Y-DNA tests.  Order now because the sale ends 9/3/2014.  Here is a link to a page where you can order a test through our Phillips DNA

The skeletons of almost 400 Scottish men, women and children who lived between the 15th and 18th century, whose remains were unearthed in a cemetery five years ago, have been brought  back to life thanks to digital

Member Tests in Progress at FTDNA as of 08/12/2014

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Here is a link to an excellent video on You Tube about the history of surnames which should be of interest to all