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Roots
Roots are the foundation of the plant. In Welsh, the word "plant" means children. As you know, in genealogy, the roots of the children are their ancestors. Ancestors (roots)...children...
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The human species is controlled (defined) by 46-chromosomes. These 46 chromosomes are packaged in 23 pair, numbered 1-23. [Imagine that!] Numbers 1-22 are called "somatic". They control the cells....
View ArticleUtilizing This Blog
Understanding DNA and how it might be useful to the genealogist is the purpose of this blog. Starting from the atom, it tells the story of the DNA molecule. It is intended for the genealogist who has...
View ArticleA R1a JONES Family
A haplogroup distribution for the JONES surname has been presented in previous posts. [See: http://jonessurnamedna.blogspot.com/2011/05/those-other-jones.html and...
View ArticleReader's Choice: The Top 10 Posts
The posts that have received the most views by the readers of the blog "The Jones Surname DNA" are listed below. If you have missed any, please read...or just read again. The title is listed, followed...
View ArticleJones Surname and Haplogroups: A Review
The JONES surname is one of the most common among the Islands. [Wales, England, Ireland, and that big one across the pond the U.S.!] Haplogroups have been identified from those who have submitted their...
View ArticleCOPYRIGHT NOTICE (3)
This is my third blog to post this notice. Sorry for repeating the copyright, but it is necessary to place on all the blogs I have created. This copyright includes all pictures, charts, graphs, maps,...
View ArticleA Chang in China
Interest in the JONES surname DNA continues. Several folks have written with information regarding their JONES family. MJ Jones writes: "Yes, trying to find a Jones in Pennsylvania is like trying to...
View ArticleMy Research Notebooks : A New Blog
When all this DNA stuff began several years ago, I was hesitant to join in the fun. What if all my years ( 52 years at present) of genealogy tree climbing would be wrong. What if having my DNA...
View ArticleA R1b1a2 from Ukraine
Sending a hello to the Ukraine. A R1b1a2 begins his twitter at Arthwr Celt. We share the same haplotype. It must be from those Caucasian roots at the eastern side of the Black Sea. Anyone else out...
View Article12 Marker - Exact Matches
The folks who have shown a 12 marker exact match to my own DNA have some very different sounding surnames. Say what!...was my first response to this finding. These folks were to have shared a common...
View ArticleA New Blog
Can you believe it...a new blog on "Networking Jones Genealogy". One theme is of course DNA and those with the JONES surname. It's goal is help provide a location for those who share an interest in...
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Haplogroups to Haplotypes
Our human genome has been around a long time. Since its beginning, any random, permanent change in the DNA molecule has been called a "mutation". A change in one nucleotide base pair represents a...
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Haplogroup Geography
The various haplogroups have a distinct geographic distribution. The following figure shows this distribution in broad general terms as the "per cent" of the haplogroups for certain parts of the...
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Discussing DNA - As A Genealogist
At the cellular level, the human species functions under the directions of DNA.(1) For each individual, this DNA is a unique combination of certain molecules passed down; half from father, and half...
View ArticleR1b1 Distribution
Thought it would be helpful to outline the distribution of the R1b haplogroup. My own JONES surname haplogroup is R1b1a2. The counties (areas) with the highest per cent are listed:Welsh (Anglesey)...
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That Y-Chromosome (part 1)
All this recent DNA stuff has gotten beyond confusing. Haplogroups, haplotypes, DYS#, locus, alleles, marker numbers, clades, subclades, mtDNA, autosomal DNA, SNPs, STPs, MVPs, MTVPs, big-Y or...
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That Y-Chromosome (part 2)
The runt of the litter it is as shown by the last post. Its linear array of genetic information carries 78 genes. Now if you can imagine pushing this little fellow from the top down, forcing it flat...
View ArticleThat Y-chromosome (part 3)
Since our Y-chromosome found its way out of Africa, a number of pathways were followed. The Mediterranean Sea placed a coast line which provided a road to split that Y-chromosome east to west. The...
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That Y-chromosome (part 4) Other Surnames
The particular haplotype R1b1a2 is one of the most common to carry the surname JONES. It is also defined as R-M269 which is the genetic marker that is tagged for this group. The following chart shows...
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Haplogroup Hangouts
Our human Y-chromosome has experienced a number of mutations since the dawn of man. On the most part, these mutations have been identified and given a standard nomenclature. Called "haplogroups" ,...
View ArticleFoundational Concepts of DNA
The DNA revolution has produced a number of new opportunities for the eager genealogist. Along with these opportunities come a host of unusual terms, fancy words, and confusing outcomes that can make...
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Foundational Concepts of DNA (2)
Corporate headquarters for your DNA is the nucleus. At the same time, multiple branch offices reside scattered around that part of the cell out side of the nucleus called the "cytoplasm". These...
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Foundational Concepts of DNA (3)
The various cells of the human body are assigned particular tasks. Stomach cells produce acid, kidney cells save water, and liver cells remove certain items from the blood are all examples. Now...
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Foundational Concepts : A Summary
So there you have it. How to understand the origins of all this DNA and genealogy stuff. At least where the terms are derived among the branches. Let's summarize.1) The first and earliest DNA to be...
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