Scientists used ancient DNA from 49 colonists buried in St. Mary's City, Maryland to trace connections to 1.3 million living relatives today.
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Historical DNA connects 1.3 million living relatives to 17th-century Maryland settlers
1.3 Million Living relatives identified
49 Colonists DNA tested
3 Unknown individuals named
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1634–1730 burial years