Title: DNA, Irish Clans & the British Monarchy
Affiliations & Memberships:
- Editor of Surname DNA Journal
- Founder of GeneticHomeland.com
- DNA Project Administrator
- Member of ISOGG
- Member of Southern California Genealogical Society
What do you do as a Day Job?
Create web-based, data-driven business applications - primarily for the health care industry. Consulting on information technology services relating to electronic medical records.
What do you do as a Night Job?
Scientific writing and research on genetic genealogy combining geographical data with DNA and traditional genealogy sources.
How did you get into genealogy?
As a boy in the 1970s I was inspired by watching Alex Haley's television series, "Roots". I went on to read a book on his research and was fascinated that one could comb through old records and learn things about ancestors that our parents and grandparents did not know. It seemed like a kind of magic to me. I thought, "If Alex Haley can do it, why can't I do it too?" Starting out, I have memories of exhausting every single coin available on a Sunday in a small town in Texas in order to photocopy a written family history.
What about your involvement with genetic genealogy?
As I learned about my paternal Irish roots, I wanted to know how all the Larkins in the world were related. e.g. Someone says, "I knew a man named Larkin from ... is he any relation?" It kills me not to know the answer to that very simple question. So I have embarked on this expedition to identify the 'family tree' and location of all Larkin origins which leads further to identifying the tree of surnames and lineages for the entire British Isles. I consider my work part of the same mission taken on by MacFirbis, O'Donovan, MacLysaght, etc. -- we are just using new tools in this generation. I know there will be future generations continuing this work with tools that we cannot even dream of now. Thus, I consider written, scientific documentation of what we observe (and how we observe it) at this point in time to be very important.
So what will you be talking about?
An update on modern genetic genealogy DNA findings in the context of historic Irish clan groups and the British Monarchy. The two sets may be more closely related than you think. Identification of specific DNA markers that could link you to some of these historic groups. Kinship groups covered include the Uí Néill, Airgíalla, Dál Riata, and Ulaid of Ulster; the various Gaelic kings of Connacht, Munster, Leinster and Scotland; the Norman Lords of Ireland; and the Mountbatten, Windsor, Stuart, and Plantagenet dynasties of the United Kingdom.
An update on modern genetic genealogy DNA findings in the context of historic Irish clan groups and the British Monarchy. The two sets may be more closely related than you think. Identification of specific DNA markers that could link you to some of these historic groups. Kinship groups covered include the Uí Néill, Airgíalla, Dál Riata, and Ulaid of Ulster; the various Gaelic kings of Connacht, Munster, Leinster and Scotland; the Norman Lords of Ireland; and the Mountbatten, Windsor, Stuart, and Plantagenet dynasties of the United Kingdom.
What DNA tests will be discussed?
Primarily Y DNA but also phasing of Autosomal DNA
To what surnames is this topic relevant?
All British Isles surnames. But many examples will be drawn from famous surnames such as O'Neil, O'Connor, Kelly, O'Brien, Kennedy, Butler, etc.Surname DNA Journal
Genetic Homeland
Larkin DNA Project
http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/larkin/Brad's previous talks at GGI2014
DNA versus the Irish Annals
The topic for discussion will be the major Irish genealogical groups from Irish Annals such as high kings, the Uí Néill, and the provincial kings of Connacht, Munster, Leinster, and Ulster as well as Norman lineages. A brief review of how much modern DNA linked to these lineages has been sampled and how consistent the DNA findings match the ancient genealogies. This presentation is well suited for those who like to connect historical figures to their genetic genealogy research.
The Future of Genetic Genealogy
The growth of genetic genealogy has been rapid but exciting new possibilities are forecast from several major developments: 1) continued expansion of the number of markers commercially feasible to test; 2) sampling coverage to approach 100% of the genetic lineages of Ireland and the British Isles; 3) growth of reference databases with phased results and related tools. These elements in combination will one day allow an individual's raw test results to be linked to an established genetic lineage and its ancestral geography in a matter of moments. This discussion is intended for those interested in science, technology, and how genetic genealogy will develop as a field.
These lectures are sponsored by FamilyTreeDNA and organised by ISOGG (International Society of Genetic Genealogy).
You can watch a video of the presentation by simply clicking on the image below. To watch it in Full Screen, click on the "square" icon in the bottom right of the screen.
Also, Brad's slides are available at the following links:
DNA vs the Irish Annals PDF: http://www.surnamedna.com/?attachment_id=1594
Future of Genetic Genealogy PDF: http://www.surnamedna.com/?attachment_id=1595
The growth of genetic genealogy has been rapid but exciting new possibilities are forecast from several major developments: 1) continued expansion of the number of markers commercially feasible to test; 2) sampling coverage to approach 100% of the genetic lineages of Ireland and the British Isles; 3) growth of reference databases with phased results and related tools. These elements in combination will one day allow an individual's raw test results to be linked to an established genetic lineage and its ancestral geography in a matter of moments. This discussion is intended for those interested in science, technology, and how genetic genealogy will develop as a field.
These lectures are sponsored by FamilyTreeDNA and organised by ISOGG (International Society of Genetic Genealogy).
You can watch a video of the presentation by simply clicking on the image below. To watch it in Full Screen, click on the "square" icon in the bottom right of the screen.
Also, Brad's slides are available at the following links:
DNA vs the Irish Annals PDF: http://www.surnamedna.com/?attachment_id=1594
Future of Genetic Genealogy PDF: http://www.surnamedna.com/?attachment_id=1595
Hi Brad. I enjoyed the presentation. My ancestral Traynor's typically belong to the Ui Maine Clade. However, virtually all of us are from Monaghan/Airgialla. Is it possible that the split between Ui Maine Kelly and Traynor happened before Maine Mor went south?
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