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DNA Match Surprises


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If you are like most serious genealogists, you've likely had a DNA test done.  I have, and I've tested both of my parents and both of my Grandmothers.  I have also tested my sister, my husband and my In-Laws.  Why so many?  I'm a bit obsessed with proving my research with genetic links to see if the paper trail I've been following (for years!) is the correct fork in the road.  I also use those tests to connect with cousins because they almost always know something about the family that I don't.  It has been a HUGE help with my research, but it has also brought up some ethical issues.

The biggest issue has been possible non-paternity events.  EVERY family tree will likely have a few, but when it's within the last few generations it can cause a lot of stir.  I have discovered a couple already, and even though I want to tell the match something isn't adding up I have to bite my tongue.  Take for example my Grandmother, she seems to have a few mystery cousins lately.  All her family is back in Holland aside from her descendants here in Canada.  Some of  her DNA matches (1-3rd cousins) don't share any of the same surnames in her pedigree but show they also match cousins with confirmed links.  My Grandmother is 93, she lived through WWII in the Netherlands and her parents lived through WWI.  There could be lots of possible scenarios as to why these matches don't share any surnames.  Were they the product of wartime romances?  Is their research wrong?  Is my research
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Barnes Surname DNA

Barnes YDNA Newfoundland

 Original Post 8/29/2016 (Lisa's Family Pages)
I'm looking for anyone that has done a Y-DNA test or an Autosomal DNA test with the surname BARNES and has roots from the east coast of Canada (Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick).   I'm trying to find someone with a connection to my BARNES line from Newfoundland to help with my genealogical research.

If you think you might have a BARNES ancestor that was from Newfoundland I am interested in comparing our DNA results.  I am especially interested in a BARNES male that has done a Y-DNA test.  I have tested with Family Tree DNA (my personal favourite) and AncestryDNA.  I have also uploaded my raw data to GEDmatch.

 **Update**
I'm also looking for BARNES males that have done a Y-DNA test that may be from Dorset, England.  I would like to see if you match my father.

Please contact me if you would like to compare results. 
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Warren Family DNA Results

Original Post 9/17/2014
The Warren results are in.  I ordered a Family Finder test through Family Tree DNA for my Uncle.  He volunteered to swab the inside of his cheek for the sake of family research.  Thank you to that wonderful Uncle for feeding my obsession with genealogy and our genetic roots.

The Family Finder test was very helpful in giving our ancestral breakdown.  It turns out that the Warren / Hoogland children have 50% Scandinavian and 50% British Isles roots. Looking at the size of my Uncles and all the fair hair and blue eyes in our family there is no doubt that we have a bit of
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Warren Family Finder Results

Original Post 7/23/2014 ( Lisa's Family Pages)
Great News!  My Uncle's Family Finder results have arrived.  I have contacted a few matches to see if anyone has some information they can share.  So far the cousins we match might be from other lines, but it's a start.  So far I can tell you that my Mom and her siblings are 50% Scandinavian (Norway, Denmark, & Sweden).  This is likely from our Dutch side of the family, as some of my mtDNA matches are from these areas.  The other 50% is of the British Isles.  I expected results like this, and I'm happy to see the results online.  When I work out some matches and research a bit more I will share what I find.

 Update: These results have changed slightly, a more recent post will share those results. 
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Our Genetic Heritage

Original Post 6/6/2014 ( Lisa's Family Pages)
Over the past year, I have had a few family members, including myself, take a Family Tree DNA test.  I have had an mtDNA test done that shows my female ancestral line and a "Family Finder" test done that shows my ethnic heritage.  My Dad has done the Y-DNA test that shows his male ancestral line and the "Family Finder" test as well.   I have shared the results of these tests on the page called DNA.

An Uncle on the Warren side of the family has agreed to participate as well.  I mailed his samples back yesterday.  We should have his results as in a month or two.  I will share those when they arrive.

These tests are so interesting.  They give you a glimpse of your ancient ancestor's migration routes over the centuries.   The Family Finder test helps me connect with cousins (up to 5th - Distant) that have provided a few missing pieces in our family tree.  It's fascinating to see our ethnic break down by percentage.  I'm by no means an expert, but if you have any questions about my experience please contact me.  Enjoy!
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mtDNA Results - Haplogroup U2



Post from 12/1/2013 (Lisa's Family Pages) 

I recently received my mtDNA results from Family Tree DNA.  I purchased an HVR1 kit, so the detailed information was limited but I was able to see information about my maternal ancient ancestor’s migration routes.


My mtDNA Haplogroup is “U2”.  This is a very old line, and it is believed to be a branch off of “Super-Haplogroup U” going back about 50,000 years (or more).   Most of my ancient ancestors settled around the “Near East” and Europe.  It is very sparse and doesn't show up in large numbers around the world.  Click here for an image of human migration routes.

My maternal grandmother is from the Netherlands.  She came to Canada as a War Bride after WWII.  She was born and raised in Amsterdam but her ancestors are from Friesland.  Friesland is in North Holland.  A few of my “U2” haplogroup matches were people that lived in and around that part of Europe in Denmark, Norway, and England.  The largest percentage of people that matched my results have ancestors from Slovenia and the Czech Republic.  Given that DNA for Genealogy is still rather new to the general public I only have about 100 matches so far.  Over time people may start taking these DNA tests and the results will vary and provide more insight to my ancient ancestors.

 After going through my results I decided to revisit my Dutch roots.  With the help of Google translator, I was able to go through some Dutch genealogy sites and emails with ease.

 I used the free trial at Wie Was Wie which allows you to create a tree online as well as research.  It is a subscription site with the option to purchase images.  Some of the information that showed up in results was also from Alle Friezen.  There are other genealogy sites as well for the Netherlands, but those are the two that I have used so far.  

 With these sites, I was able to confirm previous data on my maternal line.  I am able to trace back to my maternal ancestor Gretje Thomas born in 1775.  I now know that “Thomas” is not her family name, but a “Patronym”.  She did not have a family name recorded, as is the case with most Dutch ancestors before the 1800’s.  She married “Tjalling Joukes Hoekstra” and died at Manaldumadeel (Leeuwarden), Friesland in 1847.  Her death record calls her “Grietje Thomas Zondervan”, perhaps a family name was established during the years prior or she remarried, I am not sure.

 I have an answer for my maternal line, perhaps in the future, I will find a “U2” match that shares an ancestor and can help me find out more about my Dutch roots.  In the meantime, I’m happy with what I know and can share with my family.
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