Peeling Back Layers of History: A Revealing Journey into the Kelsey Lineage Through iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Kelsey
When I sent a small saliva sample for my iGENEA DNA test, I anticipated discovering a deeper understanding of my ancestry. What ensued was an enthralling journey filled with awe-inspiring revelations tracking back to my ancient roots. The most stunning revelation traced back the Kelsey lineage to an influential Cleric in the 8th century.
When I embarked on a personal journey of self-discovery through an iGENA DNA test, I had no idea of the surprises and moments of awe that were to ensue. As the test results unveiled my ancient lineage, spanning back to times and civilizations long lost in the mists of time, I felt an overwhelming sense of connection with our shared human tapestry. As a Kelsey, I never contemplated the rich saga that was encoded in my DNA, ancient stories waiting to come alive.
My expectations shattered when my DNA provided glimpses of a journey from the corners of Europe, the rugged cliffs of Ireland, through the serene landscapes of Scandinavia, across the Mediterranean and up to the vast expanses of Central Asia. The summary allowed me to piece together an extraordinary puzzle - my ancestors were an adventurous lot, migrating across many lands, assimilating experiences and cultures along their path.
The revelations about my surname, Kelsey, were equally surprising. Kelsey, my proud family name, traced back its origins to a Cleric known as Ceolsige in Northern England during the 8th Century. The time period coincided with the Viking invasions of Britain, when Ceolsige happened to be the Archbishop of Northumbria. Ceolsige, with his influence, helped douse fires of conflicts ignited by the Vikings, providing significant contributions to promote peace.
With this newfound knowledge of my roots, I felt an immediate surge of respect and admiration toward Ceolsige, realizing that I could find courage and resilience encoded in my DNA. Besides, further exciting revelations led me directly to Ireland, with my DNA matching communities that lived in the southern part of this beautiful, green island.
My path of self-discovery turned out to be a thrilling time-travelling journey. The iGENEA DNA test pushed me to question my preconceived perceptions, only to replace them with awe-inspiring revelations written in the very script of my cells.
L. Kelsey