McLea DNA match

[Craig McClay Wilson]

My closest male McClay relative, James McClay, is part of the McLea DNA study and in the "MacWho" group. This group has an very unusual DNA pattern and all members save one seem to be from Scotland. The one exception tested recently and is a 67 marker match with my cousin which is our closest match. There is an almost 90% probably of a common ancestor in the last 400 years. This family is named Muny and has a detailed genealogy record going back to the 16th century. They come from the Alsace Lorraine area on the France/Germany border near the lowlands. Their home is very near the old Spanish Road which was used extensively by Spain and her troops during the war with Holland in the early 1600s. So how did this match happen.

[Kyle2 MacLea]

Certainly sounds plausible, and an interesting find, Craig.

[Craig McClay Wilson]

Hi Kyle, This Muny family with the same DNA signature as "my" McLea line, suggests a different theory for the match: that a Muny emigrated from Germany to Scotland before 1600. That is certanly possible and could explain why you and I have different signatures even though we believe our ancestors may have come form the same area in Scotland. The Muny's are pursuing this issue and are testing more of their members which may help sort out matters. Craig

[Kyle2 MacLea]

Definitely keep us posted!