About us
The objective of this project is to discover as much as possible about Brophy ancestry, its place in the history of the Kingdom of Ossory and perhaps to help uncover the genetic signatures of the semi-mythical founding characters recorded in the Annals. Along the way many interesting questions may get answered.
- Are there distinct Brophy lineages that we can identify? If so where did they originate and how did they spread?
- Can we help push family genealogies back a few more generations?
- Where does your own branch of the family fit?
- Can we verify any of the information in the ancient genealogies and make connections to other surnames mentioned?
- What does the deeper family tree of the Brophy Sept look like back to the origins of the surname about 1000 years ago?
Therefore the specific goals for the project are:
- To identify distinct genetic groups of people that carry the Brophy surname or one of its variants.
- To analyze each group and try to determine where it came from, how old it is, and if there are any connections to other groups.
- To communicate the results of the analysis.
- To provide information that helps members focus on specific directions in their genealogical research.
The most important thing you can do (other than joining the project) is to enter your Most Distant Known Ancestor (MDKA) for your paternal line. Surname spelling and birth location are the most important details. Simply click on your name in the upper right of your home page after logging in, click on Account Settings - Genealogy - Most Distant Ancestors, and fill in the information.
Thanks so much from contributing to this journey of discovery and good luck with your genealogical research!