Rensellear Curtis, b 1800 NY, d. 1866 WV
Is there any info about the parents of Rensellear, Rancil, van Renselaer (or whatever his name was) Curtis, b. 1800 in NY, died 1866 WV who had 17 children with 3 wives? It has been suggested that he was a son of Joseph and Elsa (Brockway) Curtis by way of various clues. Has any Curtis male DNA testing been done to verify that particular male linage? The Familytreedna project has lots of male Curtis participants, however I can't figure out the groupings and if they relate to the Joseph/Renselear Curtis line. The Mormon info on Rootsweb postings doesn't have Renselear as one of the sons, but the DNA testing could confirm yea or nay on the relationship.
I am related to Rensellear Cuirtis through his son Richard Curtis.
Many thanks to any that can help.