I have always been so interested in genealogy. It stemmed from my being born in Singapore but looking so different to many others and more significantly, I felt "out of place". Since 2010, my family have been gathering information and building a family tree in Geni. I have to commend them on their endurance and enthusiasm. After 10 years, many more have contributed to this tree. Recently, there has been a surge of interest in genealogy and DNA testing has been popular. It fuelled my interest to discover more about myself and my heritage. So, I did DNA testing with 23andme and My Heritage. Additionally, my children, parents and siblings also did the tests. I have since realised I have thousands of genetic relations all around the world. It is amazing. I endeavoured to research more about my Irish heritage because I feel that the Irish genes are strong in me. I discovered Sir Richard O'Farrell is my 9th great grandfather. He was a soldier in the Confederate Army (1640s). I am related to Sir Richard Branson since we share a third great grandfather. I found out because Lindy Branson, is a genetic cousin on My Heritage. Since I knew of my Irish heritage, I was curious to see if Joe Biden's grandmother is related to me because she was Irish. As it turns out, I am related to Joe Biden through marriage (4 generations before). The story gets more astounding. When you subscribe and pay for services on these websites especially Geni and My Heritage, you will get matches. Especially so if you upload your gedcom files. Since I have two tests on two sites, I maximised the possibilities of matches and information.
Here are the MOST surprising results of who I am related to after10 years investigation into my ancestry. This was possible because of the technology we possess.
Princess Anna Oldenberg, Queen Consort of Scotland, England and Ireland (9th cousin 11 times removed)
Henry Augustus Dillon-Lee, 13th Viscount Dillon Costello-gallin ($th cousin 7 times removed)
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen Consort of the united kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (10th cousin 6 times removed)
Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (15th cousin once removed)
Anastasia Irene Maria Monomachos Monomahinya (25th great grandmother)
Constantine IX Monomachos, Byzantine Emperor (26th great grandfather)
Prophet Muhammad (Prophet of Islam Peace be Upon him (PBUH) and his family and friends) {12th cousin 43 times removed}
Amina bint Wahab (Prophet Muhammad's mother) {11th cousin 44 times removed}
Fatimah bint Muhammad (May Allah bless her and her family) {13th cousin 42 times removed}
Husayn ibni Ali bin Abi Talib (Prophet Muhammad's grandson) {14th cousin 41 times removed}
Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq Bin Muhammad Al-Baqir (15th cousin 40 times removed)
Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir Bin Ali Zain al-Abidin (16th cousin 39 times removed)
Imam Sayyid Ahmad Al-Muhajir Ilallah Al-Muhajir (19th cousin 36 times removed)
Sheikh Abdul Qadir Al-Jilani ( 25th cousin 30 times removed)
Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam I (21st Sultan of Brunei) {43rd cousin 12 times removed}
sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (25th cousin twice removed)
Chlothar II the Young, King of the Franks (39th great grandfather)
I have many genetically related people in my family who will be as astounded to discover all these interesting facts.
In my opinion, I am now able to trace my entire lineage to Adam and Eve. Adam the first man is the first Prophet of Allah. Abraham was a Prophet of Allah and Father to the Jews, Christians and Arabs. Through the sons of Abraham, Isaac (PBUH) and Ishmael (PBUH), the line of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Jesus(PBUH) meet. My genetic relation to Muhammad (PBUH) is through his mother, yet through his paternal line, through him (PBUH)... I am connected to them all.
This finding makes me more certain that peace, love and light as the motto for my blog and website Circle of Love & Light has been the guidance from Allah and the Source of all inspiration and Knowledge. We are spirit in human form and it is all our responsibility to take care of the environment and one another. Mostly, it is our duty to tell the truth that there is only Allah. One.
@lorrainenur2020
Sir Richard O'Farrell, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_O%27Farrell_(Irish_Confederate)
Sir Richard Branson, https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/richard-branson-goes-back-to-his-roots-and-discovers-hes-of-indian-descent-567489801.html
Geni, www.geni.com
My Heritage, www.myheritage.com
23andme, www.23andme.com
