Where the Parents Came From
Here is my genetic breakdown. This picture shows what I inherited from each parent. Parent 1 is my father and Parent 2 is my mother. The science of determining where your ancestors came from with your DNA is evolving and is subject to change. As more data is collected, the accuracy of the results becomes more reliable. To me it is incredible that the DNA from my mother is nothing but Ireland and Scotland almost split fifty-fifty. That means that both grandparents ancestors stayed within their clan while in Europe and for several generations in Canada. My mother’s side is Scottish and Irish. This does not track perfectly with my research. My research shows that my grandfather’s family is from England, but my genes do not. Of course, it is possible that the people of Scottish descent did not intermingle with people of English descent and the records could show they came from England. My grandmothe...