What is the genealogical connection, if any, between the Taliaferro family of Virginia and the Tolliver families of North Carolina? This simple question has been answered. The Y-DNA of descendants reveals there are three families involved. The smallest is that of the Taliaferros, who are of Italiam origin and came to Virginia early in the 17th century. The second, began by William of NC, has its roots in western Europe and is common throughout the US. The third group, revealed by the DNA of John Tolliver has Biblical roots, and is still growing.