Unexpected Results From DNA Tests

Self | January 12, 2016 | Self

[Little Bill]

I am wondering if any FReepers had unexpected results when they did a DNA test during a family History search.

In my case I was looking for an oppressed history of serfdom and general nastiness from Norman Overlords during the Middle Ages, just preparing for an Obama America.

To my surprise I discovered we were Normans, in the Staple, Merchants, and in general capitalists, until God and Religion brought us unto this Blessed Shore to continue in the same trades.

So in this election year of the usual Freeper cage fights I thought to step outside the blood and gore of FReeper politics and speak of Family History.

[Hawthorn]

RE: Descent from John Knox the Reformer

My grandmother was a Knox, and the family always used to say we were descended from John Knox the Reformer.

But as near as I could tell from my own brief research, his son(s) didn't pass down the family surname and the Reformer's Y-DNA to future generations.

On the other hand, because you are thought to descend from one of the Reformer's daughters, it's obviously a different story. Sorry for my initial misunderstanding.

[SweetAkitoRose]

I’m also directly related to John & Priscilla (Mullins) Alden of ‘Mayflower’ fame, (10th or 11th gr-grandparents) so it’s nice to meet you, cousin! :)

My Spanish connection on my mom’s side is probably later than the Armada-most likely a Spanish/Portuguese/Mediterranean sailor that married my New England WASP 7th or 8th gr-grandmother.

I’ve read the ‘Black Irish’ weren’t necessarily Spanish, but more genetically related to the original Celts, who differed genetically from the Viking invaders, who gave many modern Irish their blue/green eyes and red/blonde hair. I’m not 100% sure about that; I think it’s just a theory for now.

It would be great for FR to have a genealogy corner, to discuss various family theories. Lots of fun!

[spyone]

All players learn to say that.