OK, who could resist playing this game? There's been a chain of genealogical google mapping going on that you can read about in Blaine Bettinger's posting here:
Where Was My Y-DNA and mtDNA in 1808?
I especially liked the notion of mapping one's DNA 200 years ago, so here's mine. My mtDNA was in County Kerry, Ireland and my Y-DNA (via my dad, of course!) was in Osturna (now Slovakia). Fast forward to the late 1950s and they came together in Jersey City, NJ. The first outcome of this particular mtDNA-Y-DNA combo was me -- born in France. Quite a journey!
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County Kerry - one of the most beautiful places I've ever been! Have you been able to visit the areas where your DNA hung out in 1808?
It's amazing that DNA from two such distant places could get together. If only our DNA could talk! Wait, I guess it does!
Posted by Blaine | February 3, 2008 6:12 AM
Posted on February 3, 2008 06:12
Hey Blaine,
Yup, I've been there. I especially love the Dingle Peninsula! And yeah, our DNA gets around, doesn't it? Glad it's finally telling us stories!
Take care,
Megan
Posted by Megan | February 3, 2008 1:52 PM
Posted on February 3, 2008 13:52