My doctoral research examines the biological relationships and geographic origins of individuals from a Roman necropolis, integrating metric trait analysis, isotopic and ancient DNA evidence with mortuary analysis of the cemetery.  The spatially discrete burials are well-suited to address hypotheses about the structure of family groups and whether genetic relationships are reflected in the organization of the cemetery. Through this research, I will directly explore questions of identity in terms of family and social structure, situated in the archaeological and historical context of rural life in the Roman period.