Experiences on unravelling surprising ancestral insights through iGENEA DNA testing
Family name Spencer
Finding out about our familial past can be a fascinating and enlightening journey. Using iGENEA DNA testing, I uncovered my surprising and noble ancestry, helping to paint a more comprehensive and vibrant picture of my heritage.
Having embarked on the journey to piece together my familial past using iGENEA DNA testing, the path has led me to some unexpected and fascinating discoveries. Through tracing the Spencer genetic strings spun eons ago, I was able to unravel mysteries and shed light on my heritage in ways I'd ever thought possible. The process revealed striking truths and connections I'd never expected, the most surprising being the pertinence of my paternal lineage that my ancestors, the Spencers, heralded from a noble line of Anglo-Saxon origin, dating back to the early medieval era.
Serendipitously, dusting off the annals of forgotten history, I unveiled a coat of arms, signifying the Spencers were once lords of the manor. Their power and prestige demonstrated through untold riches and landownership was something to behold. It defied my earlier understanding of my ancestors being simple farmers, turning the misconception on its head.
The DNA test also shed light on how the Spencers had been a part of some groundbreaking historical events. Among them, one Spencer ancestor had joined the ranks of the first settlers in America, bravely crossing the Atlantic in search of a new life. Not just pioneers, but fearless explorers painted a more inspiring picture of my heritage.
In a surprising twist, the genetic markers also hinted at distant connections to prominent individuals who have left indelible marks in history, creating ripples that are felt even today. These revelations forced me to re-evaluate my understanding of who I am, what I come from and where I belong, painting a picture of resilience, possibilities and nobility.
In turn, the result of the iGENEA DNA test hasn't just imparted a sense of completeness but has transformed the way in which I think of myself. I’m not just a product of my own achievements and experiences, but a continuing story, born of an age-old tale of risk-takers, leaders, and men and women of substance, threads of which I carry within me. The tales of Spencer have now become a source of pride, aspiration and a venturing spirit, influencing my world view and affecting my plans for the future.
O. Spencer