Exploring European, Celtic and Ashkenazic mtDNA Haplogroups

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The seven (European) “clan mothers” according to scientist-author Bryan Sykes each correspond to a human mitochondrial DNA haplogroup.

Ursula: Haplogroup U
Xenia: Haplogroup X
Helena: Haplogroup H
Velda: Haplogroup V
Tara: Haplogroup T
Jasmine: Haplogroup J
Katrine: Haplogroup K

This chart highlights in blue the mtDNA genetic haplogroups associated with the seven ancestral clan mothers from whom those with native European ancestry descend:



Among these seven European ancestral clan mothers, this chart highlights in red the mtDNA haplogroups most often (though not exclusively) associated with Ashkenazic Jewry:



Among the seven European ancestral clan mothers, this chart highlights in purple the mtDNA haplogroup most clearly (though not exclusively) associated with the ancient Celts:



Among the seven European ancestral clan mothers, this chart highlights in green the mtDNA haplogroups most often (though not exclusively) associated with the lands of my known ancestors, namely, Wales, England (Britain), Ireland, Scotland and Germany:



Interestingly, the ancient Celts and Ashkenazic Jewry overlap in haplogroup J - a haplogroup within the cluster of lands to which I have known ancestors. I'm anxious to see if my actual mtDNA genetic haplogroup in fact falls into haplogroup J or into any one of these primary European haplogroups. Time will tell.

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