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by D J Thornton
Mon Nov 04, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: Native American
Topic: DNA Videos of Irish, celts, Spanish, French, Scotland,
Replies: 0
Views: 867

DNA Videos of Irish, celts, Spanish, French, Scotland,

DNA Videos Interesting I watched most recent in my dna interest. Some include surnames Irish DNA Decoded: 6,000 Years of Surprising Ancestry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDqnW9Mu-G0 The History Hub Discover the shocking truth about Irish origins that rewrites history! & Journey through time a...
by D J Thornton
Mon Nov 04, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: Native American
Topic: Royal DNA
Replies: 0
Views: 447

Royal DNA

European Royal DNA I found noted in my direct lineages Royal DNA DNA Connections It may be possible to confirm family relationships. Maternal line mitochondrial DNA test-takers: * Philip (Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg) Mountbatten * * : Mitochondrial DNA Test HVR1 and HVR2, haplogroup H1a...
by D J Thornton
Mon Nov 04, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: Native American
Topic: Haplotype H1a1c
Replies: 1
Views: 493

Re: Haplotype H1a1c

HVR1 AND HVR2 MATCHES O Country Match Total Country Total Percentage England 15339 0.1% Germany 10 14184 0.1% Ireland 1 11997. < 0.1 % Kazakhstan 1 112 0.9% Kyrgyzstan 1 10 N/A Netherlands 2 1722 0.1% Norway 4 4208 0.1% Poland 7 5389 0.1% Prussia-West Prussia(1) Russian Federation23445 0.1% Scotland...
by D J Thornton
Mon Nov 04, 2024 10:28 am
Forum: Native American
Topic: Haplotype H1a1c
Replies: 1
Views: 493

Haplotype H1a1c

I had a recent mtdna test HVR1 and HVR2 .The search comparison for genetic matches was interesting to me because it turns up an unexpected region. H is very prevalent in Europe. H is haplotype of Marie Antoinette and Queen Victoria, one is French and one is German (Schleswig-Holstein) In Mitosearch ...
by D J Thornton
Sat Nov 02, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: Native American
Topic: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians mobilizes $3.2 million in Hurricane relief efforts
Replies: 2
Views: 911

relief efforts Call for help tribe to tribe

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Ala. (UPDATE 4:33 pm) Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction through six states. One week later, the only thing bigger than the storm may be the effort to help storm victims recover. Two tractor-trailer loads of supplies are already in Cherokee, North Carolina and more basic ne...
by D J Thornton
Sat Nov 02, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: Native American
Topic: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians mobilizes $3.2 million in Hurricane relief efforts
Replies: 2
Views: 911

Re: Poarch Creek aid Cherokee hurricane relief

Atmore, Ala. – The Poarch Creek Indians, in collaboration with Wind Creek Hospitality, have launched a donation drive beginning Thursday, Oct. 3. to collect much-needed relief supplies for the communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. After delivering two tractor loads of essential supplies to the E...
by D J Thornton
Sat Nov 02, 2024 9:59 am
Forum: Native American
Topic: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians mobilizes $3.2 million in Hurricane relief efforts
Replies: 2
Views: 911

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians mobilizes $3.2 million in Hurricane relief efforts

https://theonefeather.com/2024/10/24/eastern-band-of-cherokee-indians-mobilizes-3-2-million-in-hurricane-relief-efforts/ We’ve always believed in the strength of our community, and this hurricane relief effort shows just how powerful that strength is,” said Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks....
by D J Thornton
Sat Nov 02, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: Native American
Topic: Kuwohi name restored to the highest peak in the Smokies
Replies: 0
Views: 512

Kuwohi name restored to the highest peak in the Smokies

RSS News Release Date: September 18, 2024 Contact: Katie Liming GATLINBURG, Tenn.—The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted today in favor of the formal request submitted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to change the name of Clingmans Dome (FID #1326387) to Kuwohi (pronounced koo-WHOA-...
by D J Thornton
Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:31 pm
Forum: Native American
Topic: Moytoy, of Tellico
Replies: 2
Views: 35097

Re: Moytoy, of Tellico

by:Gwyneth McNeil

https://www.geni.com/people/Gwyneth-McNeil/4155517

“focus on finding validated bloodlines through possibly mythic connections.“

This is the same method we use for Native Americans Oral Traditions, And I find kin here. Her data comes up often for me.
by D J Thornton
Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:50 pm
Forum: Native American
Topic: Dr Yates, Choctaw, Cherokee Sephardic tree index
Replies: 1
Views: 27326

Re: Dr Yates, Choctaw, Cherokee Sephardic tree index

The dna project websites are also coming back

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