Exploring Gleason Origins: An Emotional Discovery Through iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Gleason
A sentimental journey into my heritage discovered through iGENEA DNA Test, substantiating generational tales, and amplifying my pride in my surname, Gleason.
Ever since I can remember, my family has owned our surname, Gleason, with great pride. Generations of tales passed down, hinting at roots stretching back to Ireland, but truthfully, nobody knew for certain. This curiosity to know more about our family’s origins, and putting some substance behind the pride we carried with our surname, led me to iGENEA – an insightful journey into exploring my ancestry from a DNA perspective.
The process was fairly simple; a quick saliva sample sent off for analysis. Somehow, within this saliva, lay the answers to my roots. The weeks of waiting for my results were filled with anticipation, tinged with a certain tension - questions swirling around. What if our family stories weren’t accurate? Would I view my surname differently?
Receiving the results were an emotional whirlwind. To finally see a concrete breakdown of my DNA into geographical percentages was both, exhilarating and overwhelming. My lineage revealed itself in genes from distant lands. Gleason wasn’t just an Irish legend in my family’s folklore; it was a palpable, undeniable part of who I am.
iGENEA revealed a larger percentage of Celtic ancestry, specifically from Ireland, which honestly brought tears to my eyes. My ancestors had lived, loved, and left their legacy in those green fields and I carried a fragment of that within me. There was joy, knowing our family tales weren't just figments of someone's imagination but reality.
Understanding my roots brought a sense of peace I hadn't seen coming. Every time I sign my name now, I sign with a renewed sense of respect for the Gleasons who came before me. The Gleason that I am today is a culmination of countless generations, each living their life and passing their genetic tapestry down to their offspring, across continents, and fighting through the vicissitudes of time.
In retrospect, iGENEA wasn’t just a DNA test for me. It was no short of tumbling down a rabbit hole of timeless wanderings. It has not merely given me a scientific breakdown of my genes, but also authenticated and validated the stories that were passed down through generations; and in the process, drew me closer to those who bore the name Gleason before me.
Taking the iGENEA test has made me fall in love with my roots, my history, and granted me this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the fascinating saga of my ancestors that resides in my DNA, the saga of being a Gleason.
G. Gleason