DNA research
Understanding our R-FT194071 paternal line
What our paternal haplogroup tells us, and how to read its estimated dates.
Family archive
Research
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.
Family story
McManus history in medieval Ireland
A short introduction to the regional and genealogical setting before and around 1450.
DNA research
M222 and the Niall of the Nine Hostages hypothesis
A brief guide to FamilyTreeDNA’s Niall association and our place within M222.