MtDNA

I ordered a new DNA test yesterday for myself.

I am K2b1 haplogroup on my MtDNA. It is fairly rare. I have not tested it because it is unlikely to be of much use in genealogy. However, I am hoping, that because of its rarity, I might find a breakthrough for Mary Matilda Robinson and Catherine Brown. (They are both my mtDNA anscestors).

In looking at GEDMATCH I did discover a mtDNA match (they listed K as their Haplogroup) and was surprised to find, besides the Brown surname, Catherine, Arvella and Matilda all mentioned in the appropriate generation.  These names of course all being part of the family line I am researching. The inconsistency is the Kentucky heritage, but that is not too troubling.

I have created a landing pad for researching other possible matches here at wikitree.