GeneaBabble

Here’s some interesting news about a fascinating part of American history.  If you don’t get the title of this post then you don’t share my addiction.

Researchers believe they may be able to use DNA to uncover the fate of the Lost Colony, which vanished shortly after more than 100 people settled on Roanoke Island in 1587.

Using genealogy, deeds and historical narratives, researchers have compiled 168 surnames that could be connected to settlers in what is considered the first attempt by the English to colonize the New World. The team will try to trace the roots of individuals related to the colonists, to the area’s 16th century American Indians or to both.  [Read more]

Not only are they using DNA, but deeds as well!  See, I told you they’re good for something!

For more information on the Lost Colony visit:

• Wikipedia entry on the Roanoke Colony
• The Colony at Roanoke - A report by Ralph Lane from 1586
• Roanoke: The Lost Colony film