DNA research
Understanding our R-FT194071 paternal line
What our paternal haplogroup tells us, and how to read its estimated dates.
DNA type
Y-DNA
Research into the direct paternal line, including haplogroups, SNPs, and Y-DNA test results.
DNA research
The O’Conor–McManus connection: history and DNA
The historical tradition and genetic findings linking McManus and O’Conor paternal branches.
Family
Reading our FamilyTreeDNA migration maps
How estimated paternal migration routes and ancient DNA discoveries fit into family research.
DNA research
M222 and the Niall of the Nine Hostages hypothesis
A brief guide to FamilyTreeDNA’s Niall association and our place within M222.
DNA research
Relative from 500 Years Ago
R-FT194071’s paternal lineage branched off from R-FT411594 and the rest of mankind about 500 years ago, plus or minus 250 …