I had not set up our Callison DNA sample correctly to compare with different
surnames. We now have 27 matches on 12 markers but none with Callison surname.
The end result of that is that we have no common ancestor with these people
in any genealogical time period. (probably before surnames were instituted in
the 1400's) The 25 markers really brings it down to a more workable number of
generations -- 7-10. IF we had any matches there, the next step is 37 markers
but no need for that -- we don't match anyone YET. No Cullison, no Collison,
no Callison, no Kellison. <sigh>
So now we have a line from John Jr that includes any mutations through the
years. If we get more samples we can figure out what mutations each family line
had. It is interesting in my Thomas line because we have 3 lines who branched
off in 1760's and we each have one different mutation. Soooooooo when testing
any unknown Thomas families, that will be helpful in putting them in the right
branch.
If we get more Callisons tested, we should be able to do this to some degree
also. So--- would a line from Moses match with my line from John or not -- and
Absolom-- you get the idea. Take care. Marilyn