The project aims to track the lineage of the centuries-old people whose graves were forgotten. Researchers say it's one of the first studies to ever do so.
by Texas State University. The others were not able to be immediately identified, and researchers could not reliably test one of the 36.The city’s Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with the University of Connecticut to identify descendants of the people buried at the cemetery, which is as old as the city itself.
At a public hearing Tuesday, Samantha Archer, a University of Connecticut researcher, said the Oakwood project is one of the only projects in the country to ever"This is really pushing at the boundaries of what has been possible only within the last couple of years," she said."And, so, if we do find a family link, this would be one of the first studies to do that. And we would be part of ... trying to figure out what happens then.
Archer said the project needed to be OK'd by UConn, then researchers would begin to solicit DNA samples next year from people who believe they may be related to those buried at the site. If you are interested in participating in the project, you can find more information and sign up for updates at
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