Haplogroup U5
Among the oldest mtDNA haplogroups found in European remains of Homo sapiens is U5. The age of U5 is estimated at 50,000 but could be as old as 60,500 years. Approximately 11% of total Europeans and 10% of European-Americans are in haplogroup U5.
The presence of haplogroup U5 in Europe pre-dates the expansion of agriculture in Europe. Bryan Sykes' popular book The Seven Daughters of Eve calculated that it arose 45,000-50,000 years ago in Delphi, Greece and named the originator of haplogroup U5 Ursula. However the details related to location and age are speculative. Barbujani and Bertorelle estimate the age of haplogroup U5 as about 52,000 years ago, being the oldest subclade of haplogroup U.
My dad's mother (Mrs. Smith) has mtDNA U5a as does 9,000 year old. Cheddar Man
About 50% of the Sa'ami of Finland have haplogroup U5b, the other (about ) 50% have haplogroup 'V', same as me.
Do you know anything about getting a DNA test for (your) own ancestry? I see National Geographic has one for $100.
Been thinking of having it done. Some experienced input would help.
Merry Christmas!
Did your grandmother do the test as well, Blam? Are you a youngster?